In the parking area of the prefectural building in Miyazaki, it’s possible to observe that the concrete pillars supporting the building rest on metallic structures that appear surprisingly fragile considering the thousands of tons they hold. In the event of an earthquake, these structures are designed to act as *shock absorbers*, absorbing the tremors and keeping the upper parts of the building intact. Ingenious. 💡 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow our WhatsApp Channel for more insights into Smart Engineering