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The Diffusion Method and the Actual Situation of Construction of Kume’s Earthquake Resistant Timber Framed Structure

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper analyzes the diffusion method and the actual situation of construction of Kume’s Earthquake Resistant Timber Framed Structure. After coming back to Japan, Kume firstly demonstrated earthquake resistance of his theory through using his personal connections, and secondary Kume advertised it by using mass media. In the construction specification of works, dimension and fixing method of each member of framed structure, and materials of exterior wall were instructed. The composition of framed structure and roof construction, materials of exterior wall, and erection procedure of Nikko Kanaya Hotel Annex (1935) were constructed with basing on his theory.

Source: Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ)

DOI: 10.3130/aija.89.1985

Authors: Naoto KIZU, Taisuke YAMAZAKI

Institutions: Institute of Science Tokyo, National Museum of Nature and Science

Language: English

Topic: Seismic Performance and Analysis

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4402973592

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