Abeno Harukas Tower, 4J Dampers

Project Description

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Project Details

Abeno Harukas has seismic resistance capable of withstanding seismic waves 1.5 times larger than the level specified in government regulations, thanks to its state-of-the-art earthquake-resistant technologies. Also, a safe structural frame is used that can withstand earthquakes with an intensity of 7 on the Japanese seven-stage seismic scale.

Building consists of Station, Department Store, Office, Hotel, Art Museum, Observatory .

Opened on March 7, 2014. The building is 300 meters tall and has 62 floors, making it the tallest building in Japan.

V-bracing 4J Damper.

Damptech developed high capacity dampers in the range of 340-1000 Kip.

Product:       4J (4 joint) Dampers
                    340-1000 Kip 

Total # Units: 108
City:              Abeno-ku, Osaka
Country:        Japan
Engineers:     TAKENAKA CORP.
Proprietor:    KINTETSU CORP.
Tower Space: Approx, 212,000 m2