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Secrets Of Chinas Forbidden City Analysis

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In the quake zone the Forbidden city in Beijing has stood for centuries past and in the documentary, Secrets of Chinas Forbidden City, the secret to the structural survival where unveiled. To determine the quake level that the Forbidden city building structure can withstand, a 1/5 scale model was constructed from the timber frame that is used in the palace of longevity and health. The construction method that was used is that of the traditional carpentry tools and techniques. Due to the simple joint connection that allow mobility during the earthquakes the forbidden city has lasted for centuries. The columns that holds the weight of the building are not connected to the stone bases, which allow the building to move freely and enabling the flexibility

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