This Ball Protects Skyscrapers From Earthquakes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.พ. 2023
- This 660-ton pendulum is designed to protect one of the world's tallest skyscrapers, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, from earthquakes and typhoons. It's one of many engineering creations aimed at protecting structures from seismic activity. Engineers also use giant viscous dampers, lead rubber bearings, and even levitation for this purpose. Learn more about seismic proofing in Japan, Taiwan, and other parts of the world.
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Update: This video was uploaded the day before the tragic series of earthquakes in Turkey, Syria and other border countries. Watching the aftermath of the earthquake is another reminder of the importance of building earthquake-resistant structures, especially in earthquake-prone regions. The lack of such infrastructure in southern Turkey and Syria is one of the main reasons for such catastrophic consequences.
Stay safe. Learn what to do during an earthquake: www.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/during.html
Sorry, but we are not a meritocracy and politicians are corrupt as hell. No hope for now.
04:33 Taipei is in Taiwan, not Thailand
Yeah... That was a foolish mistake
yeah, taiwan often gets confused with thailand.
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Must be a powerful compressor to lift that mass. Would the compressor still run if there’s no power?
The tuned mass damper in the Taipei 101 doesn't require electricity to operate. It's passive.
Great explanatory video, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! You're very welcome!
4:28 Taipei 101 is not in Thailand, it is in Taiwan.
(Taipei, Taiwan)
But I get it, lots of people get confused because of the name.
Btw, we're the real China, lol.
Sorry for this foolish mistake. You’re absolutely right.
@@Design_Nerd Nah, it's common that people get confused, in English it does sound somewhat similar.
Taipei is in Taiwan, not Thailand...
That’s right.
Simply amazing building, life saving engineering. Talented human being:)
Exactly! It's one of my favorite buildings in the world
4:29 the disrespect lmao
I was going to tell you that Taipei is in Taiwan.... but looking at the comments you know that by now. Taiwan #1
I’ll definitely remember that for the rest of my life! But still thanks!
Huh? In Taipei, Thailand? Ah yes I see like in New York, Spain.
Exactly!
those guys should pack and flight to Turkey. Thanks for sharing :-)
They are! You’re welcome :)
Why not use giant gyroscope instead?
Idk. I think a 660-ton steel ball is cooler.
so cool
did i just see a light bulb as a way to dampen earthquakes????
Do you mean covered light bulbs? In some Japanese earthquake-proof buildings, light bulbs are covered to protect people in case the bulbs explode.
Earquakes
Engineers do it all. Architects have nothing to do with this effort of earthquake engineering
I disagree with you. It's a collaborative effort to build an earthquake-resistant structure.
nice
@@victorquayson9701 Thanks!
And now there was another earthquake in Taiwan today
It's very sad. But at least Taiwan is very well protected from earthquakes. That's why most of the buildings remained virtually undamaged. This is a good example of how important the infrastructure is. Yes, we can't stop earthquakes, but we can prepare for them and prevent most of the damage.
@@Design_Nerd and speaking of earthquakes, guess what happened today? My house shook, this was literally the first ever earthquake I have ever experienced in my life, and our city NEVER get these. What's going on with these earthquakes? Is 2024 the year of earthquakes? I wonder where it will strike next
04:30 Taipei is in Taiwan, not Thailand