Tuned Mass Dampers in Skyscrapers — Practical Engineering
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Tuned Mass Dampers in Skyscrapers — Practical Engineering
In many of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, there’s a secret device protecting the building and the people inside from strong motion due to wind and earthquakes. Did you know you can tune a skyscraper just like a guitar?
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