The Structral Technology and Architecture of Timber Bridges In Song Dynasty Paintings

摘要

The construction of Timber Bridges in ancient China reached a peak during the Song Dynasty. The structural technology and the architecture were advanced and well developed. This paper studies and summarizes the structural technology and architecture of the Timber Bridges in the Song Dynasty paint ings, while comparing it to historical relics with similar bridge structures. This paper aims to promote the culture of traditional Chinese Timber Bridges and to support the protection and timber maintenance of historic bridges.