Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Statue of Unity" in English language version.
Two 250 tonne tuned mass dampers were placed at chest height to control the sway in high winds.
The key challenge of the structural design was to determine a structural system that could minimise large and undesirable movements inherent to the structure due to the shape and slenderness of the statue's core, as well as adequately resist loads due to gravity, wind, and earthquakes while still allowing the legs and feet to be seen. Considering the varying form, the slenderness ratio varies between 16 and 19. Which is significantly higher than the generally accepted norm of limiting slenderness ratios of tall buildings, which are generally between 8 and 14.
The key challenge of the structural design was to determine a structural system that could minimise large and undesirable movements inherent to the structure due to the shape and slenderness of the statue's core, as well as adequately resist loads due to gravity, wind, and earthquakes while still allowing the legs and feet to be seen. Considering the varying form, the slenderness ratio varies between 16 and 19. Which is significantly higher than the generally accepted norm of limiting slenderness ratios of tall buildings, which are generally between 8 and 14.
To arrest any sway of such a tall structure, two Tuned Mass Dampers of 250 tonnes each have been used.
The key challenge of the structural design was to determine a structural system that could minimise large and undesirable movements inherent to the structure due to the shape and slenderness of the statue's core, as well as adequately resist loads due to gravity, wind, and earthquakes while still allowing the legs and feet to be seen. Considering the varying form, the slenderness ratio varies between 16 and 19. Which is significantly higher than the generally accepted norm of limiting slenderness ratios of tall buildings, which are generally between 8 and 14.
To arrest any sway of such a tall structure, two Tuned Mass Dampers of 250 tonnes each have been used.
