How Liquid Dampers in Skyscrapers Work

How sloshes quash wobbles in skyscrapers.

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Errata: At 8:12, the One Wall Centre building is incorrectly identified. It's actually the one on the left side of the screen.

Liquid dampers are the unsung heroes of structural vibration control. They take up more space, but they’re simple, cost-effective, straightforward, and pretty darn cool.

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