Papers by Keyword: Ancient Architecture

Abstract: This work shows some examples of architecture that have been able to combine the cultural and technological traditions of the places in which they are located with elements of innovation. The theme of respect for tradition in the great architecture of the past is discussed in the first part of the chapter. Three examples of great Italian architecture were chosen in which elements of innovation are inserted into projects in which the architect has chosen to respect the pre-existing structures. Subsequently, the use of materials and construction techniques belonging to the local tradition is discussed innovatively and continuously over time. Finally, some examples of contemporary architecture are displayed in which the designers have decided to respect traditions to make the works they propose better communicate with the environment, territory and society. Respecting traditional materials also turns out to be a method for creating eco-sustainable architecture.

Abstract: Increasingly today we talk about sustainable architecture or, better yet, about adaptive architecture as something innovative. Looking at the past, however, it is possible to find numerous examples of architecture that adapts to the climatic conditions of the place with special devices or natural materials. Starting from the ancient Romans and the ancient peoples of the Middle East, up to the newer system to create energy by exploiting natural resources, are various the adaptive systems of the past. All have in common the respect for the environment, communicating with it sustainably, and optimizing available resources. This paper focuses on some of these systems highlighting the merits.

Abstract: Taking Liaocheng Guangyue tower as an example, based on the on-site measurements, to determine its dynamic characteristics and provide a basis by numerical analysis method for determining traffic incentive effect on the ancient timber buildings. From the research, we can conclude that the first-order self-vibration frequency of Guangyue tower can be taken as 1.638Hz, the corresponding natural vibration period is 0.61s,the damping ratio is 1.098.

Abstract: This paper discusses on the protection significance, contents and principles of ancient architecture in China, and reveals current protection problems. By taking the Ming and Qing dynasty’ street in River town in Xiaochang for example, it is analyzes the local protection attitudes and principles. The ultimate purpose of the article is to show the protecting importance of ancient architecture, and discuss the general protection method.

Abstract: An automatic human motion tracking algorithm based the connection between the improved Snake model and optical flow arithmetic is proposed. The initial contour most close to human body is acquired by corner detection arithmetic, which decreases the iterations and reduces the probability of converging at local extreme value of Snake model. Because the tracking with Snake model is unstable and often loses the object, the good feature points are chosen from the contour points in current frame for optical flow estimation. Then the result is chosen as the initial contour in next frame. Experimental results show that improved Snake model can be deformed to the actual human body contour, and the automatic and real-time human tracking is implemented.

Abstract: Taking Bracket sets as an example, we have discussed the construction methods of BIM-based Information model of the ancient architecture components. First, to build the three-dimensional model of the bracket sets with the method of CSG, and then write the information in the model with the technology of extended data and data dictionary, and to built Information model of the ancient architecture's components, at last we have given the key code to achieve it. The information model meet the rule about the ancient buildings’ modulus, it can be used for the measurement of existing ancient buildings, the repair and reconstruction of the ancient architecture, the design of antique architecture.

Abstract: Ancient architectures have always been of great interest to a variety of studies. In this analysis, the distribution of ancient architectures in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province is investigated. In each area of the distribution, the characteristic of the ancient architectures are recorded, such as story number, building materials, construction time, etc. The various types of information are then input into a GIS (Geographic Information System) database, which also contains some typical images of the ancient architectures. Some of the data are from GoogleEarth or archived CAD (Computer Aided Design) files. Consequently, the distribution and characteristic of ancient architectures are analyzed consulting the GIS map and attribute table. Although the ancient architectures are similar in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, there exist some notable differences. The commonness and differences would be significative for the preservation and planning for ancient architectures.

Abstract: Elevation control survey was the foundation of the surveying for ancient architecture profile and facade. The traditional survey method of closed leveling line had many defects such as its workload was big; its calculating office work was complex and so on. The new method used many control points existing in reality, then sublevel surveyed independently. The new method also used the traditional adjustment method and weighting adjustment method. It accelerated the survey progress and increased the survey precision.

Abstract: This paper tries to research on the parametric design technology of Qing-Dynasty architecture in China. It contacts the character of Da-mu-zuo in china Qing-Dynasty, the modern parametric design technology-- Geometric Description Language (GDL) to establish the elements model of Da-mu-zuo, and then use the elements to build a parametric model of one floor and four edged eaves wood framework by means of parametric design. At last the application of the parametric model is studied.

Abstract: According to the ancient wooden architectural features, the different destructions of wood structures are discussed. On the basis of the importance and principle of Chinese historic building reinforcement and maintenance, ancient architectural wood structure reinforcement is introduced. Finally several proposes about the Chinese historic building reinforcement maintenance is given.