Mass dampers on the roofs may save lives during earthquakes - Instablogs
Mass dampers on the roofs may save lives during earthquakes
Jaiyant Cavale , Bangalore: Aug 1 2008
Made Popular Aug 1 2008
If you thought water collected on your roof can bring the house down, think again. A liquid tuned mass damper on top of skyscrapers can actually save lives by swaying to and fro during times earthquakes and strong winds. The water would balance the...
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Grace Calderon
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Grace Calderon Aug 1 2008
Quezon City, Philippines
I hope they have those here since we are on the earthquake belt.
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