Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    JohnM1's Avatar
    JohnM1 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Nov 8, 2008, 05:42 PM
    Pagoda construction
    Does anyone know of construction details for the traditional chinese style pagoda especially the design of the intricate roof structure.
    Clough's Avatar
    Clough Posts: 26,677, Reputation: 1649
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Nov 8, 2008, 08:26 PM

    Hi, JohnM1!

    Are you wanting to build one, or just wanting general information, please?

    If you're wanting general information about the construction of Chinese Pagodas, quite a bit of information as to construction, history, styles, meaning, etc. can be found on the following sites.

    Chinese pagoda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Development of Pagodas

    The Cultural Heritage of China :: The Arts :: Architecture :: Pagodas

    I hope that you'll find some information on the sites that's helpful to you!

    Thanks!
    JohnM1's Avatar
    JohnM1 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Nov 9, 2008, 05:21 AM
    Thanks Clough, I'm trying to design one, make a model and possibly build one. Just having trouble with the dougongs, puzuos, corbel structure and how to develop that beautiful upward curved overhanging roof. There's a couple of models of dougongs on SketchUp 3D warehouse. I need more stuff like that.
    Kind regards
    JohnM
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Construction [ 5 Answers ]

Which woods are both termite rot resistant

WOE is under construction [ 5 Answers ]

I think because of all the drama on the WOE forum they have shut down the forum.

OSB used in construction [ 8 Answers ]

Can I use this type of board for walls and roof and floors for my shed if I intend to cover the exterior in sheetmetal?. if so, should I paint all of the OS.. just in case it rains while I'm building?. this is going to be a 1 man job so its going to take me awhile.. thanks for any help

New construction [ 1 Answers ]

We are building a new townhouse in Virginia. Would you recommend copper or pvc piping throughout the home and why. Thank you...

View more questions Search