chinese wooden house truss structure

tenon alignment ancient arch architectural architecture beam beams bracket brackets builders building cantilever characterized chinese column columns combination construction craftsmanship create crosssection crossbeam design designed detail distribute durability eave engineering evenly extensive fascia flexible frame framework girder heritage house interiors interlocking intricate joint joints lattice method mortise overhang panel purlin rafter reflects reinforcement resilience resist ridge roof scaffolding skills sophisticated spacious span stability stable stresses structure strut support system timber traditional truss trusses underpinning weight wooden