To: XBob
vibration dampening is an engineering problem (which I am not qualified to solve). But all bridges and buildings are designed to withstand the highest expected winds. That is why there are only a few examples of major buildings and bridges failing.
219 posted on
08/30/2004 9:21:55 AM PDT by
js1138
(Speedy architect of perfect labyrinths.)
To: js1138
But all bridges and buildings are designed to withstand the highest expected winds. Unexpected winds do bad things though. Kobe (Japan, not Bryant) experienced vertical movement during an earthquake; this was a new unexpected feature.
220 posted on
08/30/2004 10:13:03 AM PDT by
Doctor Stochastic
(Vegetabilisch = chaotisch is der Charakter der Modernen. - Friedrich Schlegel)
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