Table 1 Component thickness relationships
Structural classification | Component name | Thickness (column-diameter equivalent) |
|---|---|---|
Columns | Eave columns | 6 Doukou |
Hypostyle columns | 6.6 Doukou | |
Roof beams | Corner beams | 6 Doukou |
7-Purlin beams | 7 Doukou | |
5-Purlin beams | 5.6 Doukou or 4/5 thickness of 7-purlin beams | |
3-Purlin beams | 4/5 thickness of 7-purlin beams | |
Triple-step beams | Equivalent to 7-purlin beams | |
Double-step beams | Equivalent to 5-purlin beams | |
Single-step beams | Equivalent to 3-purlin beams | |
Tie beams | Penetrating tie beams | 3.2 Doukou |
Major architraves | 4.8 Doukou | |
Minor architraves | 3.2 Doukou | |
Architraves | 4.8 Doukou | |
Flat architraves | 3.5 Doukou | |
Cushion boards | Cushion boards | 1 Doukou |
