Sustainability of Japanese Traditional Architecture Viewed Through Visualization of Seismic Behavior

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This study aims to clarify the seismic behavior of traditional Japanese architecture, particularly focusing on the role of brackets in these structures.
Dynamic loading tests were conducted on an ancient architectural bracket (斗栱)
Motion capture technology was utilized to visualize the bracket's behavior under dynamic loading
Results from the ancient bracket were compared with those of a newly constructed bracket made from the same specifications and materials.
The ancient bracket exhibited comparable seismic characteristics to a newly constructed one after approximately 150 years.
It was suggested that the bracket's design, primarily relying on friction resistance, minimizes the impact of wood aging.

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Investigates seismic behavior of traditional Japanese architecture, suggesting sustainability across centuries.

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Yuya Takaiwa (2025) studied this question.

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