This massive ball helps reduce the movement of the tower by over 40%. This 660 tonne suspended steel ball mounted on hydraulic dampers is a tuned mass damper. Once we got to the top – in double decker high speed elevators which took 37 seconds to reach the top – 1,010 metres per minute of 60.6kmh!Īs with all tall buildings they are exposed to high winds and need to employ a dampening system to counter these winds and reduce excessive movement. Having taken it in from the outside it was great to see on the conference agenda a tour of the building literally from bottom to top.
Having held the record for the tallest building from 2004 – 2010 it is no wonder. When I first arrived I did what I enjoy doing in all new cities – I went for a walk to orientate myself and help with jet lag etc.Īfter only 5-10mins Taipei 101 came into view. I’m currently in Taipei for GRAPHISOFT’s APPC 2015.
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