Engineers Use Ancient Methods to Safeguard Tokyo Skytree πŸ—οΈ

Discover how ancient techniques and modern oil dampers help protect Tokyo's Skytree from earthquakes, ensuring its safety and stability.

Engineers Use Ancient Methods to Safeguard Tokyo Skytree πŸ—οΈ
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161.7K views β€’ May 11, 2017
Engineers Use Ancient Methods to Safeguard Tokyo Skytree πŸ—οΈ

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Oil dampers, modeled on the ones on NASA's launch towers, allow the Skytree to sway instead of collapse.
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