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Explained: How Taiwan's tallest building 'Taipei 101' survived strongest earthquake in 25 years (WATCH)Termed a 'passive damping system', this ... dangerous to the structure itself, but, if excessive can lead to discomfort to occupants," Darby added. Construction of Taipei 101 commenced in 1999 ...
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Taiwan's tallest skyscraper uses a massive pendulum to protect itself from earthquakesstructural integrity, and comfort of these high rise buildings would be seriously reduced." The golden mass damper hangs between the 87th and 92nd floors in the center of the Taipei 101.
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