Taipei 101 Damper movement on 12 May 08

Why it was recommended

There's a good video of it moving that gives you an idea of just how colossal these things are

Recommendationjwise0 · Original2014-04

What it covers

Tourist footage of the 660-ton tuned mass damper in Taipei 101 swaying during tremors from the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. The damper hangs from the 92nd floor. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

phuaalvin

Length

2 min 16 sec

Year

2008

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