The incredible city that’s like ‘mini Tokyo’ but without the crowds
With its modern skyscrapers, traditional temples, and vibrant nightlife, Taipei in Taiwan is like a “mini Tokyo” but without ...
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How Taiwan’s Taipei 101, country’s tallest skyscraper, stands tall amid earthquakes
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 ...
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Steel Ball saviour: How Taipei 101, Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, battles earthquakes
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 ...
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'660-Tonne Pendulum Protection': How the tallest skyscraper in Taiwan survived country's biggest earthquake in 25 years
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 ...