T-002 · TIMBER SYSTEM

Octagonal plan

Timber-system component or spatial unit

Period
Liao-period original fabric with successive repairs
Storey
Whole pagoda
Location
Plan geometry
Verification
核实

Abstract

Eight-sided geometry organises the base, column grids, galleries and eaves.

Research note

This entry is a system-level index. Exact dimensions, species, damage, replacement dates and node identifiers should connect to a formal survey database.

Sources

  1. UNESCO|Wooden Structures of Liao Dynasty
  2. 中国文化遗产研究|应县木塔保护
  3. 建筑史学刊|从 1933 年旧照谈起
  4. Buildings 14(8):2464 / MDPI|应县木塔参数化建模与柱网分析