Chinese timber frame joints. 3

• Sep 29, 2018

3
• #1

Compositepro

Chemical

Oct 22, 2003

7,846

US

I just watched a one-hour Nova (PBS) program titled "Secrets of the Forbidden City". I found a 3-minute video synopsis that includes all the good bits that a structural engineer will enjoy, including earthquake testing of a sub-scale structure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w78Yb_aotH0

 

• Sep 30, 2018

• #2

dik

Structural

Apr 13, 2001

26,127

CA

It would be neat to have details of all the timber framed joints used. The ductility and internal damping is just incredible.

Dik

 

• Sep 30, 2018

• #3

BUGGAR

Structural

Mar 14, 2014

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A lot of room for motion, but restrained by many small friction surfaces. Friction resistance absorbs much more energy than elastic resistance.

 

• Sep 30, 2018

• #4

BUGGAR

Structural

Mar 14, 2014

1,732

US

I forgot a very important part. Friction between surfaces is difficult to predict reliably. By using many friction surfaces, they effectively reduce the friction variables statistically.

 

• Sep 30, 2018

• #5

dik

Structural

Apr 13, 2001

26,127

CA

'yup

Dik

 

• Sep 30, 2018

• #6

mk3223

Mechanical

Feb 4, 2006

1,488

US

One of the best practice in the structure lesson.
Thanks for sharing.