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Apr 4, 2024 · The Taipei 101 building in Taiwan's capital was the world's tallest skyscraper from 2004 to 2007. GoranQ/iStockphoto/Getty Images. CNN — The deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on...
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Apr 8, 2024 · Taipei 101, office building in Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China). Designed by C.Y. Lee & Partners, a local architectural firm, the skyscraper has 101 stories and reaches a height, including the spire, of 1,667 feet (508 metres).
Apr 4, 2024 · Taiwan's landmark, Taipei 101, was designed with pioneering structural engineering concepts that helped it escape major earthquakes and storms undamaged. (Getty Images) By Andria Cheng. CoStar...
Apr 5, 2024 · Synopsis. Taipei 101's resilience against the recent earthquake underscores its innovative design, including a giant pendulum that reduces the building's sway by up to 40%. Constructed primarily from reinforced concrete, Taipei 101's ability to flex in response to seismic forces showcases its architectural resilience.
Apr 4, 2024 · Taipei 101 was the world’s tallest building when it was completed in 2004 — a title it held until 2009. As the name suggests, it is 101 stories tall, reaching a height of 1,667 feet ...
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Apr 4, 2024 · The Taipei 101 building, once recognized as the tallest skyscraper in the world, uses an enormous tuned mass damper (basically a giant pendulum) to protect itself from earthquakes. The 660-ton...
Apr 4, 2024 · In the capital Taipei, just 80 miles away from the epicenter, buildings also shook violently during what was Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years. But in a triumph of modern engineering, the soaring Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest skyscraper, emerged from the island’s latest seismic event undamaged.
