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The 500-Ton Pendulum That Stops Swaying | Toronto News
Toronto’s new tallest building, the Pinnacle SkyTower, soars 106 stories into the sky—but engineers had to solve a major problem: how to keep it from swaying like a reed in the wind. The answer? A massive 500-ton bi-directional pendulum, acting as a tuned mass damper that swings opposite the wind to stabilize the structure. Still being fine-tuned, this engineering marvel ensures residents won’t feel like they’re on a boat during storms. Construction began in late 2020, and while the CN Tower isn’t technically a building, the SkyTower will stand toe-to-toe with it. With 958 luxury units and a…
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