T-017 · TIMBER SYSTEM

Mortise-and-tenon joints

Timber-system component or spatial unit

Period
Liao-period original fabric with successive repairs
Storey
Whole pagoda
Location
Timber connections
Verification
部分核实

Abstract

Interlocking and stacked timber joints permit small movements.

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