Elements of Structural Engineering in Traditional Architecture
Rajasekhar P
Research Scholar, School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology , IN
Babu T Jose
Research Scholar, School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology , IN
Keywords: Structural Engineering, Traditional Architecture, Vāstuvidyā, Column Design, Beam Design, Allowable stress.
Abstract
This paper deals with the structural design aspects in traditional building science which are dealt with in various Vāstu texts. The study is based on the living tradition of indigenous Architecture in Kerala region in India. Kerala style of traditional Architecture is more timber intensive when compared to other parts of South India. Through this study, it can be concluded that various rules depicted in the ancient texts for the design of various structural elements such as beams, columns etc. have logical basis. These design rules and specifications have many astonishing similarities in its contents and parallels in its approach when compared to modern structural Engineering.
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