T-011 · TIMBER SYSTEM

Diagonal-bracing network

Timber-system component or spatial unit

Period
Liao-period original fabric with successive repairs
Storey
Four hidden floors
Location
Between inner and outer rings
Verification
部分核实

Abstract

Braces stiffen the hidden floors and alternate with the more flexible open storeys.

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. 澎湃新闻|梁思成应县木塔调查与测稿
  5. Buildings 14(8):2464 / MDPI|应县木塔参数化建模与柱网分析