How Taiwan's tallest building survived the earthquake: Taipei 101 has a 660-tonne pendulum that transfers energy into giant shock absorbers - helping the 1,670ft high skyscraper to sway rather than topple
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Key to Taipei 101's impressive structural integrity is a 660 metric ton golden sphere that hangs from the 92nd floor.
How Taiwan's tallest building survived the earthquake: Taipei 101 has a 660-tonne pendulum that transfers energy into giant shock absorbers - helping the 1,670ft high skyscraper to sway rather than topple