An Experimental Study of the Hysteresis Model of the Kanchuang Frame Used in Chinese Traditional Timber Buildings of the Qing Dynasty

Kanchuang frames are important parts of traditional timber architecture in China. This paper used experimental and numerical methods to study the restoring force model of Kanchuang frames, which were used frequently in Chinese ancient timber structures, particularly in North China. The prototyped te...

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Main Authors: Junhong Huan, Xiaodong Guo, Zhongzheng Guan, Teliang Yan, Tianyang Chu, Zemeng Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/7/887