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Originally Posted by worth
Skyscrapers in NA sway as well. Perhaps not as much as Japan, but all buildings do. You are correct, they are designed to do so.
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We design more for sway caused by wind don't we? I suppose in earthquake areas they will install dampers however I'm not sure how widespread that is, especially in Vancouver and area. I'm sure if there wasn't already there will be a 5th Estate or W5 story in the works about how a quake similar to the Japanese quake would obliterate a NA city.
Dampers at work