Engineers and architects have developed a variety of methods to minimize how much buildings sway in the wind. For example, some skyscrapers are curved or narrower at the top to reduce the effects of wind. They have also invented various systems that dampen (reduce) sway by using some type of mass that moves to counteract the motion of the building. There are many different forms of damping systems—some use a mass attached to the structure by springs or a pendulum.
Watch this video to explore how engineers are solving the problem at 1000M.
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