Chinese Ancient Architecture Woodworking Construction Technology - (Second Edition)

Author: Ma Bingjian
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is a compilation of the author's technical experience and insights gained from years of research, design, and construction in ancient architecture. It summarizes traditional Chinese timber construction techniques using modern scientific methods. The main content includes: the types of traditional timber structures, their construction methods, proportions and dimensions, design approaches, traditional craftsmanship and construction techniques, differences between Ming and Qing dynasty timber structures, design and construction of imitation timber structures, and more. The author employs modern scientific expression to summarize ancient Chinese timber construction techniques. Compared to the previous edition, this version has revised and improved the existing chapters, added a new "Chapter 8: Key Differences Between Ming and Qing Dynasty Official Timber Structures" and "Chapter 9: Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Imitation Timber Structures," as well as a glossary of Qing-style architectural timber engineering terms in the appendix. The book is well-organized.