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  2. Earthquake-resistant structures - Wikipedia

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    Earthquake-resistant or aseismic structures are designed to protect buildings to some or greater extent from earthquakes. While no structure can be entirely impervious to earthquake damage, the goal of earthquake engineering is to erect structures that fare better during seismic activity than their conventional counterparts.

  3. Skyscraper design and construction - Wikipedia

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    The design and construction of skyscrapers involves creating safe, habitable spaces in very high buildings. The buildings must support their weight, resist wind and earthquakes, and protect occupants from fire. Yet they must also be conveniently accessible, even on the upper floors, and provide utilities and a comfortable climate for the occupants.

  4. New York City's skyscrapers are built to withstand most ... - AOL

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    New York’s skyscrapers have been generally built to withstand winds and other impacts far greater than the earthquakes generally seen on the East Coast, said Elisabeth Malsch, a managing ...

  5. New York City's skyscrapers are built to withstand most ...

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    Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking. The 4.8 magnitude quake on Friday morning was centered about 45 miles (72 kilometers) west of the city in New Jersey.

  6. How Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper withstands earthquakes - AOL

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    The deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on Wednesday and left at least 9 people dead, also damaged 770 buildings, according to the latest estimates from the island’s National Fire ...

  7. Legends Tower: Could the tallest skyscraper in the US ... - AOL

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    Would natural disasters like tornadoes and earthquakes really have a strong impact on the proposed Legends Tower? Legends Tower: Could the tallest skyscraper in the US withstand Oklahoma's ...

  8. Earthquake engineering - Wikipedia

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    The Taipei 101 skyscraper needs to withstand typhoon winds and earthquake tremors common in this area of Asia/Pacific. For this purpose, a steel pendulum weighing 660 metric tonnes that serves as a tuned mass damper was designed and installed atop the structure.

  9. Skyscraper - Wikipedia

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    The problems posed in skyscraper design are considered among the most complex encountered given the balances required between economics, engineering, and construction management. One common feature of skyscrapers is a steel framework from which curtain walls are suspended, rather than load-bearing walls of conventional construction.