¿Sabes porque siempre que esté a mi alcance, ayudo a resolver sus dudas o consultas, a las/os demás?. Porque alguien hizo lo mismo conmigo cuándo no tenía nada. Sé siempre fiel y solidaria/o.
¿Sabes porque siempre que esté a mi alcance, ayudo a resolver sus dudas o consultas, a las/os demás?. Porque alguien hizo lo mismo conmigo cuándo no tenía nada. Sé siempre fiel y solidaria/o.
A 7.5 earthquake hit Taiwan a week ago and footage shows the Taipei 101 skyscraper shaking.
The 1,670ft building famously has a 703 ton steel ball hanging between the 88th and 92nd floors, which acts as a “dampener system” to reduce building sway by 30-40% during earthquakes and typhoons.
This video explains how the system acts like a pendulum to prevent structural damage.
The engineering marvel is a passive dampening system, which means it doesn’t require an outside power source but is “powered by natural movement of the building.”
#TaiwanEarthquake#Taipei101#EarthquakeSafety#StructuralEngineering#TaiwanQuake#SkyscraperSafety#NaturalDampeningSystem#BuildingResilience#TaipeiArchitecture#EngineeringMarvel
Shake-table test of a six-story hybrid mass timber structure with a well-designed braced frame (as an alternative to post-tensioned rocking walls)
It's a 400% scaled-up simulation of the Loma Prieta earthquake, representing the building code's Maximum Considered Earthquake (USA).
The Loma Prieta earthquake was a major earthquake that struck the San Francisco Bay Area of California in 1989. Caused by a slip along the San Andreas Fault, the quake lasted 10–15 seconds and measured 6.9 on the Richter Scale.
Adequate building codes and earthquake design technology differentiate between a city left rubble or not.
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𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀
Earthquakes have taught us invaluable lessons about the resilience and vulnerability of our built environment.
Key takeaways from past events underscore the importance of continuous innovation and stringent building codes.
➜ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 🏢
Earthquakes like the 1994 Northridge in California and the 2011 Christchurch in New Zealand highlighted the critical role of modern, well-enforced building codes. Structures adhering to updated codes fared significantly better.
➜ 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 🏚️
The 1995 Kobe earthquake in Japan emphasized the need for retrofitting older buildings. Many of the buildings that collapsed were constructed before modern seismic codes were implemented.
➜ 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌍
Events such as the 1985 Mexico City earthquake showed how local soil conditions can amplify seismic waves, necessitating tailored engineering solutions.
➜ 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🛠️
Damage isn't limited to the structure itself. Several seismic events revealed that securing non-structural elements like ceilings, partitions, and equipment is vital for safety.
➜ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 🚨
The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake in Japan underscored the importance of public awareness and preparedness. Education and regular drills can significantly reduce casualties and improve response times.
These lessons remind us of the ongoing need for vigilance and improvement in earthquake engineering.
By learning from the past, we can strive to mitigate the impact of future seismic events and enhance our communities' resilience.
#StructuralEngineering#EarthquakeEngineering#Seismic#StructuralDesign#SeismicDesign
Last earthquake in Taiwan showed that it's possible to construct earthquake-proof buildings and this skyscrapers is a huge example of what must be done.
Taipei 101 is a towering #skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. It stands at 508 m tall and held the title of world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.
One of the most impressive features of Taipei 101 is its innovative engineering that allows it to withstand earthquakes and typhoons.
The building was designed to withstand earthquakes with a magnitude of up to 7.0 on the Richter scale, which is higher than the maximum expected earthquake intensity in the Taipei area.
In the strongest earthquake of April 3, a magnitude of 7.4 was recorded but the epicenter was 150 km from Taipei.
The building's innovative design includes a mass damper, which is a giant pendulum that helps counterbalance the sway caused by strong winds and earthquakes.
The mass damper is the largest of its kind in the world, weighing in at 660 metric tons. It's located on the 92nd floor and can move up to 2 meters in any direction to counteract the building's movement caused by winds and earthquakes.
There are many ways to make a building earthquake-resistant: we can choose one technology or another or more than one but what matters is actually doing it… and save lives!
📽 by Interesting Engineering#engineering#structuralengineering#engineer#earthquake
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*𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘦.
Recent earthquakes highlight the urgent need to implement sound structural design techniques to protect life and infrastructure. Taipei 101 stands as a beacon of exemplary engineering, demonstrating resilience against seismic forces. Its innovative design, including the massive mass damper, showcases the efficacy of proactive measures in mitigating the impact of such natural disasters.
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Construction Engineer | H&S management and training
Last earthquake in Taiwan showed that it's possible to construct earthquake-proof buildings and this skyscrapers is a huge example of what must be done.
Taipei 101 is a towering #skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. It stands at 508 m tall and held the title of world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.
One of the most impressive features of Taipei 101 is its innovative engineering that allows it to withstand earthquakes and typhoons.
The building was designed to withstand earthquakes with a magnitude of up to 7.0 on the Richter scale, which is higher than the maximum expected earthquake intensity in the Taipei area.
In the strongest earthquake of April 3, a magnitude of 7.4 was recorded but the epicenter was 150 km from Taipei.
The building's innovative design includes a mass damper, which is a giant pendulum that helps counterbalance the sway caused by strong winds and earthquakes.
The mass damper is the largest of its kind in the world, weighing in at 660 metric tons. It's located on the 92nd floor and can move up to 2 meters in any direction to counteract the building's movement caused by winds and earthquakes.
There are many ways to make a building earthquake-resistant: we can choose one technology or another or more than one but what matters is actually doing it… and save lives!
📽 by Interesting Engineering#engineering#structuralengineering#engineer#earthquake
For more:
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📌 Click on the 🔔
*𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘦.
How do water dampers fight earthquakes?
You won't believe this, folks!
Buildings can actually use water to combat earthquake damage!
Yes, you read that right!
🔹I'm talking about water dampers - an ingenious engineering solution.
🔹Picture this: Large tanks of water, strategically placed at the top of skyscrapers.
🔹But here's the fascinating part - they're not there for aesthetics or utilities!
🔹When an earthquake strikes, these tanks transform into dynamic stabilizers.
🔹The water moves in opposition to the building's motion, counteracting seismic forces.
🔹It's like the building is performing a controlled dance, with water as its partner!
🔸Interestingly, some structures even utilize their fire suppression water for this dual purpose.
🔸These water dampers aren't just a clever design feature.
🔸They're crucial in preserving structural integrity and safeguarding lives.
▫️ Next time you admire a skyscraper, consider its hidden earthquake defense mechanism!
▫️Who knew seismic protection could be so... fluid?
It's a testament to innovative engineering in our ever-evolving urban landscapes. 🏢
video credit:- matpicardal
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Dr. Simona Bianchi leads an international team performing multi-hazard analysis. “An earthquake often leads to other disasters, such as fires or floods. If you want to protect people and property, you have to design with these risks in mind.”
Besides designing modular, #sustainable, and multi-hazard-resistant structures, Simona is also working on renovation procedures for existing buildings. But as a researcher, her origins lie firmly in the study of #earthquake damage. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/eiD6ianD