斗栱

Bucket arches

中国古建筑以木结构闻名于世 ,而木结构的精髓在斗木共。斗木共是一系列木构件的组合。斗和木共是这一系列构件中最基本的两个。介绍了斗木共的组成、型制以及型制所涉及的几个重要概念。阐述了斗木共的作用 ,不仅能提高梁、枋的承载力 ,还能与梁柱构成一个延性很好的节点 ,减震消能 ,而且装饰效果很强。

Chinese historic building famous for its timber structure and the essence and marrow of timber structure is bucket arches. The bucket arches is a combination of a serials of timber structures. Bucket and arch is the basic two parts. In this article the composition, type and several important conceptions related to types of bucket and arches are introduced. At the same time the functions of bucket and arches are elaborated. Bucket and arches can not only enhance the bearing capacity of beam but also form a good ductility node with beam and piles to reduce vibration and relief energy and enhance decorative effects.