Taipei 101 - Tuned Mass Wind Damper
73One of the unique feature of Taipe1 101 building is the tuned mass wind damper which is suspended from Level 92 to Level 87.
It weighs 660 metric tons and has a diameter of 5.5 meters.
With many active fault lines in Taiwan and also the constant threat of typhoons and fierce winds, the tuned mass wind damper helps protect the building from any disaster.
It can reduce 30 to 40 percent of the building's movement when it's hit by strong winds.
On May 12, 2008 when Sichuan was hit with deadly earthquake (magnitude of 8.0 n May 12, 2008) that killed at least 68,000 people, the tuned mass wind damper sways in to counteract the building's movement and helps to protect the building from any structural damage.
Youtube video below.
Marvelous device developed by Canadian motion-control consultant, Motioneering.
Taipei 101 Tuned Mass Wind Damper on Sichuan Great Earthquake.
Taipei 101 Tuned Mass Wind Damper
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