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Taipei 0042a - Mass Damper

The 730 ton tuned mass damper hanging over four floors in the 80's equals out the movement of the building during earthquakes and typhoons. In a bold design move the architects decided to leave the damper exposed over the various levels which will become restaurants.

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The 730 ton tuned mass damper hanging over four floors in the 80's equals out the movement of the building during earthquakes and typhoons. In a bold design move the architects decided to leave the damper exposed over the various levels which will become restaurants.