Why skyscrapers
sway in wind, on
purpose, instead of
staying rigid. What
a tuned mass damper
does about it.

Why Do Skyscrapers Sway in the Wind

The building is supposed to move — on purpose.

Prompt

Explain why skyscrapers are designed to sway in high wind instead of staying rigid, and what a tuned mass damper does to keep that sway from being felt by people inside.