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Experimental study on seismic characteristics of typical mortise-tenon joints of Chinese southern traditional timber frame buildings

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The seismic characteristics of four typical mortise-tenon joints of Chinese southern traditional timber frame buildings were researched, including Yanwei mortise-tenon joint (including dropping Yanwei mortise-tenon joint), Shizigutou mortise-tenon joint, Ban mortise-tenon joint and Mantou mortise-tenon joint. Experiments on thirteen specimens were carried out. Failure modes, hysteresis curves, skeleton curves and rotational stiffness were studied. The results provided a theoretical basis for seismic research, protection and maintenance of Chinese southern traditional timber frame buildings.

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  1. Key Lab of Urban & Architectural Heritage Conservation, Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China

    Qing Chun & Zhi Yue

  2. Civil Engineering Department, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China

    JianWu Pan

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Chun, Q., Yue, Z. & Pan, J. Experimental study on seismic characteristics of typical mortise-tenon joints of Chinese southern traditional timber frame buildings. Sci. China Technol. Sci. 54, 2404–2411 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-011-4448-3

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