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Dougong is an ancient Chinese building technique consisting of a series of interlocking wooden brackets. Come along to learn the secret behind this flexible but strong structure that has helped...
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Jan 31, 2009 · Dougong (斗拱) is a series of interweaven brackets and blocks which are used to help distribute the weight of old East Asian structures, especially the weight of the beams or roofs which are above...
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Dougong (Chinese: 斗拱; pinyin: dǒugǒng; lit. 'cap [and] block') is a structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, important in traditional Chinese architecture for both its structural capacities and cultural implications.
Jun 11, 2018 · The Dougong: A nailless Chinese construction method. Even today it sounds a near impossible task: build an earthquake-resistant wooden building, strong enough to endure several tumultuous...
Sep 1, 2017 · The Dougong Cube uses traditional construction methods adapted to modern materials (laminated wood) to celebrate Chinese cultural identity and ancient craftsmanship.
Jul 27, 2017 · Ancient Chinese timber building systems have a bracket system called dougong that survives modern day shake tests. [Image Source: Li Jie/Wikimedia Commons] Timber framing design science developed...
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