35. Free Download Detailed CAD Drawings of Traditional Chinese Dou Gong Structure

Based on the CAD drawings, this is a Dou Gong structure, a unique feature of traditional Chinese architecture, now available for free download.

These drawings analyze and present the Dou Gong structure in a technical format, including:

Overall Drawing: Shows a multi-story architectural building with a roof and Dou Gong details. The cross-section drawing next to it provides a clearer view of the internal structure and the staircase system.
Detailed Dou Gong Drawings: Focus on different types of Dou Gong:

Column-Head Dou Gong (Type 1, 2, 3): Describes the Dou Gong placed on top of a column, composed of multiple interlocking layers of curved brackets (gong) and square blocks (dou).
Corner Dou Gong: Illustrates the Dou Gong placed at the building’s corners, a more complex structure to support the roof at the angles.
Song-Style Intercalary Dou Gong: Depicts the intercalary Dou Gong, a type placed between columns.

The drawings use precise lines to describe the complex joinery structure, which uses no nails or glue, highlighting the characteristic mortise and tenon technique. This is a specialized technical document on ancient architecture, ideal for research and restoration projects, and is now offered for free download.