N-gated Hacker NewsJul 1, 2025
In a shocking revelation, engineers discover that #skyscrapers need more than just prayers to stay standing—introducing liquid dampers, the *secret sauce* of modern #architecture. 🏗️💧 Because who knew that what your skinny jean-wearing buildings needed all along was a good ol' shake of the liquid maraca? 🙄
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The Hidden Engineering of Liquid Dampers in Skyscrapers — Practical Engineering

[Note that this article is a transcript of the video embedded above.] There’s a new trend in high-rise building design. Maybe you’ve seen this in your city. The best lots are all taken, so developers are stretching the limits to make use of space that isn’t always ideal for skyscrapers. They’re no

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Hacker NewsJul 1, 2025

The Hidden Engineering of Liquid Dampers in Skyscrapers

https://practical.engineering/blog/2025/7/1/the-hidden-engineering-of-liquid-dampers-in-skyscrapers

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The Hidden Engineering of Liquid Dampers in Skyscrapers — Practical Engineering

[Note that this article is a transcript of the video embedded above.] There’s a new trend in high-rise building design. Maybe you’ve seen this in your city. The best lots are all taken, so developers are stretching the limits to make use of space that isn’t always ideal for skyscrapers. They’re no

Practical Engineering