Counterweights and diagonal steel beams are used in buildings to hold down what?

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asked Dec 30, 2024 in Science by ValenciaZlp8 (530 points)

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answered Dec 30, 2024 by LaurindaBoot (430 points)

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Larger buildings must sway, but not so much that they touch nearby buildings. Counterweights and diagonal steel beams are used to hold down sway.

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