Traditional Chinese Architecture: Fo Kuang Temple Bracket Set Demo

[@kummer45]

The structural analysis of this joint is simply beautiful. The internal behavior of bending moments and shear is perplexing since the system is multi point stacking. The bracket system itself allows restricted degrees of freedom for sliding. Lateral forces are dissipated with the heavyweight of the structure. This is the first time I see the bracket style. :O!

[@_de_reve]

i needed to see this like this for a seminar paper on palace architecture! Thank you for this demonstration!! was highly interesting and helpful!

[@ThePopolong]

Thank you for this detailed description of the 斗拱 (dǒugǒng), I searched a lot about it.

[@chinainmyeyes4117]

Nice educational video! One thing I have to correct you that China has 4 wooden structures made in Tang Dynasty left. All of them are in my hometown-Shanxi province. Welcome people from all over the world come to visit. It will be a mind-blowing experience for you.

[@Bishalkarn]

Better than the animated 3D Visualization. It felt so natural. Finally, today i did understand. Thank you meiniu.

[@jimpissot6759]

Excellent demonstration of an intriguing architectural technique. Thank you!

[@iSac3753]

Thank you for this video. I have looked for a good explanation of this classical chinese console system and now i finally found such a good one. It will help me for a presentation of classical chinese architecture in my university.

[@dmitriyshiyko5071]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you!

[@treebreathprojects2228]

This is a great demonstration!

[@michaelsmusicinstruments9980]

thank you, i built a 3D model of these connectors with your explanation. Very well explained, thank you very much. Very helpful

[@alexos8741]

So this is how "no nails" structures works.... Thank you !!

[@vermouthstone9446]

斗拱的作用，本意是将屋檐尽可能向外伸展，因为屋檐没有柱子的垂直支撑，所以所有的重力都是水平方向上的。而木材的水平承重能力是很差的，垂直承重能力却是比普通钢材还强，所以实际上斗拱解决一个尽量把水平方向上重力转化为垂直力的难题。 因此可以减少承重柱的数量。 至于抗震，这大概是个巧合，不用斗拱也能抗震，中式房屋，四梁八柱，框架结构。而框架之间的连接却是半活动的，所以遇到地震，地晃、房子也晃，其框架的半活动链接能卸力，不会被晃动撕裂，就像竹子柔韧却经得起大风一样。所以叫四平八稳、墙倒物不塌。

[@richyearle007]

Amazing concept.Thanks for sharing.

[@gomac5]

Wow, amazing. Really cool, 谢谢您.

[@sukorileakbatt294]

this is beautiful thank you

[@norbs]

Very nice, thank you.

[@asanoen1777]

I loved your video fantastic architecture presentation.

[@katiechiu6088]

Thank You Asano!

[@raggedyhaggity250]

And the brackets are so aesthetic as well! Edit: like many things in their culture, japanese architecture directly 'borrow' from china but they dont mention that explicitly anywhere tho. If you know then you'd know

[@kittenyang8039]

真棒！看完立刻去买淘宝买了一个~

[@socbramasole]

Impresionante y maravilloso

[@souvikchakraborty5757]

Beautifully explained :) Thanks

[@katiechiu6088]

Thank you.

[@Pauuanthakali]

thanks. very informative.

[@iwasp238]

Awesome video! Thank you alot!

[@katiechiu6088]

Thank you Sergey!

[@kenkearley2061]

Thank you! I did learn

[@hilokal]

2020 Happy new year! from a small town in Algeria called Berrouaghia, I learned a lot today. :)

[@processserver8470]

By the way! Happy new year! Greetings from Greenwich: London! Go girl!👍

[@katiechiu6088]

Thank you for your encouragement. Happy New year to you!!

[@user-xy4lv4vi1o]

awesome...

[@GeorgiKolevN]

such a good and clear video, thanks a lot, very helpful

[@katiechiu6088]

Thank you Georgi!

[@jubaermirza9530]

Thank you so much

[@beautybora975]

You have explained everything very clearly.... Would you please state the size ratios of the wooden blocks?

[@props2go2you83]

thank you so much

[@FlameHawke]

Thank you for teaching. I've been looking a deeper explanation of what's been designed into these for a while, and found lots and lots of history (still great) and oddly, zero diagrams. Thank you for saving my sanity. I'd like to learn more, things like; are these parts cut to clasp together tightly, or are they fitted for flex? Great content

[@harrymu148]

most of these things are not documented but rather passed from master to apprentice, even for today.

[@user-oy4ht7oc7w]

@@harrymu148 not true - 營造法 YingZaoFa is a classic Chinese architecture work. There are also lots of other diagrams demonstrating how Dougong and Sunmao works, but it needs to become more recognized

[@user-oy4ht7oc7w]

You should add a SunMao and Dougong tag in your title!

[@germansanchez7908]

Thank you

[@beautybora975]

Can you please demonstrate the roof in this architectural style?

[@andrewadams9924]

This is great! Thank you! How would a corner be constructed?

[@andybukala1253]

Thanks Katie, this is a great video!! can you post a link to were you purchased the model?

[@jparsit]

The Japanese architecture assembly from China during the Tang Dynasty/ Kyoto is a city that duplicates China. It is also tea and art, and many elements that the Japanese learn from this land.

[@processserver8470]

great lecture Katie! had you considered to address the the particular differences between Chinese, Japanese and Korean Architectural Elements, I have been at this places and almost looks the same, but paying attention you may notice the difference!

[@user-oy4ht7oc7w]

Both japanese and korean architecture were learned from China, and adapted to the environmental specificities of those areas. So for instance japanese architecture uses softer wood that’s available in their environment compared to China, which as an economic power for centuries had access to more exotic, high-quality hardwoods from indigenous provinces and S Asia. Further, since japanese style architecture was copied from the Tang dynasty in China, the building aesthetics are simpler than ie. Ming/Qing era architecture in China. Also keep in mind that both japan and korea were tribute states of China for centuries, so their architecture styles were often regulated to be a certain style so as not to clash with/exceed the sophistication of the Chinese imperial palaces (and concurrently, japan and korea had less human capital/resources and wealth than China to dedicate to the R&D necessary to build such grand structures) You can see this in korean architecture that mimics the Forbidden Palace, but is not as grand or big. Hope this helps!

[@gogo0505yoyo]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andrek.1399]

Wow. We are neighbours. I'm in Acadia. Is this the design that is used in forbidden city? Is this the same that designed 10.1 earthquake? AMAZING!!!!

[@duckie99]

Andre K. No this is not the same style as what they use for forbidden city. This is a Song Dynasty style used in Foguang masonry temple at Wutai Mountain, Shanxi Province in China

[@valerie3955]

I would really love to purchase the same model you have there. Can you share the information for ordering one?

[@Calligraphy-dilipaweeratunga13]

NOW I SEE WHY CHINESE MOSTLY USED WOOD FOR THEIR STRUCTURES . They wanted these brachets to withstand earthquakes and they werent meant to be createdby bricks. To built earthquake proof brick buildings they had to figure out a new way. Here in Sri Lanka we always used granite and bricks .we have the tallest stupas (original pagodas) made out of bricks thousands of years old still standing ,because they have unique earthquake proof construction methodes . And the monastries built mostly by granite are still standing also milleniums old.

[@walvis.buik.reizen.erfgoedsite]

讚喔

[@insasiable]

I want buy that thing so I can make a replica. Thanks for sharing.

[@miles2378]

Does anyone know where I can find a set of these of cad files or books on Chinese architecture/wood work?

[@urzdy]

泥道拱和慢拱是有方向（纵横）区别的，不同方向的拱，开口位置不一致。

[@ernestoduenas2466]

Where can i buy this ? I really want to have one

[@Jfreek5050]

I'm curious as to whether solid timber is needed for this architecture, or if you could make something like this from bamboo...

[@LibeliumDragonfly]

it is doable with bamboo, but it will look somewhat different, as long as it is one continuous wood grain

[@tfsigo4764]

中国的斗拱抗震真的很强，为古人的智慧所折服！

[@marvelousmarvin2]

👍...is the number in corner for buying the kit?

[@AlwaysHopeful87]

Thanks. Hope you are to use this in your designs. If so, please share.

[@sipingal]

You may watch those youtube videos that can give you some basic ideas. video F2H9UbIApYs and 6Ptzqcoo-mQ .

[@MeaSaysHi]

How would the bracket system work for a circular building like in the temple of heaven? does it have a different name?

[@rickweng2241]

without knowing exactly the details of temple of heaven, i am wondering if it is a circular structure. Just speaking about the columns, is it a dodecagon? and it is peripherals and decors that make it circular -- just my guess.

[@xuanrenw7769]

Hello, I am very interested in the model you use for this demonstration. Could you tell me where you bought this in China?

[@user-oy4ht7oc7w]

U can find models like this on aliexpress

[@mayfu6508]

Where may I buy these members?

[@arepo79]

Thanks for your video, you know where I can get the proportions of dougong, your measurements? Thank you

[@katiechiu6088]

Try this book. "A Pictorial History of Chinese Architecture: A Study of the Development of Its Structural System and the Evolution of Its Types". It has the measurement (proportion) of Dougong for ching dynasty.

[@arepo79]

Katie Chiu Thanks for the information. Where buy this model of dougong ?

[@katiechiu6088]

I bought this two years ago. I can't remember which item I bought from the website. But you can copy and past the letter "斗拱模型" on this website world.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.0.0.7dd3fa8epk0h8h.Then you can see it hundreds of related item on sale. Unfortunately, they are all in Chinese.. maybe you can try google translator to figure out how to buy it.Here is one of related item....item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.33.685d4f82o08ctm&id=45260494191&ns=1&abbucket=4#detail

[@snqi6925]

请问有没有汉语版吗，因为英语不怎么好

[@urzdy]

下边昂上的斗垂直于昂不大能理解，平时见得多是垂直于地面，不知道您这个是不是另外的形式。

[@pencilsp3049]

Can you break out like IKE .

[@adnanhussainadnanhussain2506]

Very nice . I have a problem so any body help me . Please .

[@luizalvarezgiuseppe7321]

Has there been any research of this system done with concrete?

[@katiechiu6088]

The Chinese architecture was mostly built with wood or brick. If they do have any concrete bracket, it might be done very recently.

[@suandromeda2420]

yes, i'm chinese and i've seen concrete bracket......in fact, we don't admit them. Chinese Architects are now exploring proper ways to make this element live in modern world:-)

[@xcjane]

我在看英文讲解的中国古建筑结构。。。。请问能有中文讲解的不？

[@brianlawless5336]

is there anyway i can buy a model of this ?

[@katiechiu6088]

s.taobao.com/search?q=%E6%96%97%E6%8B%B1&type=p&tmhkh5=&spm=a21wu.241046-us.a2227oh.d100&from=sea_1_searchbutton&catId=100try this link to see all the wood model. However, they are in Chinese. You might need your Chinese friend or google translator to help you buy it.

[@LittlePenny413]

這個模型可以在網上買嗎？有別的嗎？我好想拼一整個屋子

[@katiechiu6088]

這是我在掏寶買的,還有不同朝代不同部位的斗拱.你可以找到一整個屋子的,但是價錢可能會比較高了.

[@nickm9729]

where can i purchase the model set?

[@ernestoduenas2466]

Do you found it already? I been looking for one to

[@Iamphuster]

I am a wood worker. The 10 x 28 foot covered patio I built on the rear of my home has no screws, except to attach to my house. Could you please email me for a project I think would fascinate you and me? I want a house built without nails or screws, made entirely of wood. These Chinese wooden frames are amazing, but the design seems to fail if made with walls, that is why they didn't have them. I believe I have come up with a solution and would like to talk it over with you.

[@katiechiu6088]

That is a great idea to build a house with tradition skill. However, I have some concerns about safety issue. I worked for Huntington Library. They had a Japanese style bridge built by an Japanese Artisan around 1910 without any nail. It collapse couple years later. So they put the bridge back with hidden nail. I don't know which state you live in, but in California where I stay, with the earthquake issue, we have to follow the building code to design the project. You can still make it look like traditional woodwork but use some hidden fastener behind . Or, you can use the steel structure as the framing but wrap it with wood as the skin. Our Huntington Chinese Garden is using this skill to present the Suzhou style house.Hope this help with your project.Remember, safety first!

[@Iamphuster]

I live in NY, and I highly doubt they'd let me build more than a gazebo without nails here, but am looking at land in KY, and depending on where I end up, there is a chance this can happen.. Considering how well all of the wooden structures and their extremely heavy clay roofs hold up to all of the earthquakes near the Forbidden City, you would think there could be a way to get an exception to their rules.. Since I am living near a major fault line(that has never caused an earthquake as far as anyone knows), I may or may not be able to build it here. I believe you understand how and why these joints work against earthquakes, so was hoping for a bit of guidance as I proceed. The Forbidden City buildings have stone walls that do collapse, and my goal is to design wooden ones that won't. What I am attempting to do is apply the dougong joinery to horizontal construction, tied into the vertical stability of the structure. I wish I could figure out how to email you.

[@katiechiu6088]

There are two books that will help you with the design. One is called "The complete Japanese Joinery" published by Hartley & Marks publishers. The other is called "A Pictorial History of Chinese Architecture: A Study of the Development of Its Structural System and the Evolution of Its Types". You can design your patio and have consult with structure engineer.I know there are companies who are profession in constructing the tradition Chinese architecture work in China. (They recover lots of history building)Maybe they will give you some practical advices.

[@Oligoogletookmyname]

I'm super impressed, but I can't help but feel like you should have just invented nails.

[@dotsinternationaleducation3051]

这才是真正懂得斗拱者，教学方法都不一样！！！--一个一个地示范给观众看，并且讲解得非常清晰！！！使网上那么多的沽名钓誉自称懂斗拱的烂货无地自容！！！它们搞的水货视频快得模糊不清！只有挨骂的份！！！--敬祝此视频主持人万寿无疆！！！！！

[@kunli3840]

非常直观，但作者把齐心斗、散斗统称为散斗，应纠正。

[@katiechiu6088]

謝謝您的建議,感恩!

[@kunli3840]

不敢不敢！谢谢！！

[@dotsinternationaleducation3051]

······比男人都做得好！真正的【巾帼不让须眉】啊！！！--敬祝美女建筑师健康长寿子孙繁盛幸福吉祥万事如意······！

[@gordonxu2493]

Please get the m and n pronunciation right. 斗 is bucket， 拱 is arch， 昂might be extender 。 It is hard to understand if using Chinese technical name in English and expect foreign audiences would understand what you are trying to say. I love the content your video provides, but try to do some better translation if this is your major. It hard to translate all these in-depth because the topic itself is a complex architecture design.

[@user-wi2fu8ti9n]

japan？ lol。我就笑笑

[@BillFromTheHill100]

I guess if ya got a billion people and don't know what a nail is....

[@Ivan-bg1jp]

Foolish Westerner. They know what a nail is but they don't want to use it because it is detrimental to the whole structure for wood expands but nails doesn't

[@Eric-Truong]

I mean we’re still adapting Japanese and Chinese earthquake proof techniques into modern architecture but I guess u go? Lmao. Honestly a nail is literally hammering something in instead of understanding how to release the weight using your brain.