In analysis, it is common practice to conceptualize structures, objects, and isolation systems as basic mass-spring-damper models, as depicted in Figure 42.1. All objects experience vibration when ...

A 660-ton steel sphere hangs between the 87th and 92nd floors of Taiwan's tallest building. The "tuned mass damper" can reduce the building's movements by up to 40%. With the ability to move about 5 ...

Taiwan's tallest skyscraper's is standing strong after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the island nation, killing nine people and injuring at least 946 others on Wednesday. The Taipei 101 building, ...