Taipei 101's stability also depends on the mass damper—a spherical device suspended from 92 thick cables between the 87th and 92nd floors. “When a building starts to shake, (the tuned mass ...

The recent earthquake, measuring 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale, rocked the island nation of Taiwan. It caused damage across the island, however, one remarkable feat of engineering saved a ...

Taipei 101, emerged largely unscathed from a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, showcasing its resilience. The building's unique design, featuring a giant pendulum known as the "Damper Baby," played ...