God-level Golden Hand

Chapter 245 The High Hat

The structure of the wooden arch bridge, in addition to the simplest herringbone arch and figure-eight arch, can also extend four-section arch, five-section arch or even more section structures on these two structures. Well, because the bearing capacity of wood is limited, beyond a certain range, no matter how hard the wood is, it will be broken.

But the wisdom of the ancients is more than that.

In addition to increasing the number of structures, they will also combine the two basic structures of the herringbone arch and the figure-of-sight arch, so that the structure will be more stable. In theory, the herringbone arch, the figure-of-sight arch and the four-section arch, The five-section arch can be combined in any way, just like the mortise and tenon structure, with mortise and tenon, it can be snapped together to form more changes.

Of course, that is only a theoretical existence, and that kind of infinite possibility cannot be achieved in reality.

Among the existing wooden arch bridges, there are roughly seven types of structures. In addition to the simplest herringbone arch and eight-character arch, they are the combination of herringbone arch and eight-character arch, the combination of eight-character arch and eight-character arch, and the combination of eight-character arch and four-section arch. Combination, a combination of a figure-eight arch and a five-section arch, a combination of a figure-eight arch and a cantilever bridge.

Each structure has its own advantages, but the principle is the same.

But the principle is the principle. If you want to really combine the two structures, you can’t learn it simply. Even Mao Jianyong, who has studied the most seriously, has learned the most basic three. It is a bit difficult to combine with the figure-of-eight arch.

As for the last combination of a figure-shaped arch and a cantilever bridge, this structure has not yet appeared in the south, but is more common in the northwest. The most typical one is the Baling Bridge built in 1919. This combination of a figure-shaped arch and a cantilever bridge The structure together is very complicated, and the principle is slightly different from the other six structures. Even Xu Jingxing spent a long time researching it thoroughly and mastering it thoroughly.

Of course, having mastered so many skills, it would be a waste not to come out, so when building the covered bridge, he chose different structures to build according to the span of each covered bridge, the length of the wood, and the height of the terrain.

As a result, not only the scenery above each covered bridge is different, but also the wooden arch structure under the covered bridge is also different.

On the day when the covered bridge was completed, Ding Shuhuai stood by the water and sighed: "Xiao Xu, this is simply a demonstration base for the construction of wooden arched covered bridges. In the future, we won't be afraid of losing money just by collecting visiting tickets from interested architects."

Xu Jingxing said with a chuckle: "I would like to thank you, old man. If it weren't for your old support, how would I have the opportunity to show off the ability of this three-legged cat?"

"You are not the ability of a three-legged cat. This is the crystallization of the wisdom of our ancestors, the cultural fruit of our nation, and the foundation for our nation to stand in the world."

"Um, Mr. Ding, what you said is too exaggerated, isn't it just a few wooden arch bridges?" He was a little confused by Ding Shuhuai's words, mainly because the old man's exaggeration was too exaggerated. Fruit, what is the foundation of standing in the world, this high hat really blinded him.

"There is a saying, 'What belongs to the nation belongs to the world'. Over the years, we have been so obsessed with foreigners that we have thrown away all our good and bad things. Let alone this wooden arch bridge. There are so many ethnic groups in the world, how many of them can build such a beautiful, practical and cheap bridge? Don’t look at this bridge as inconspicuous, if it is built by foreigners, experts can blow the bull out of the sky.”

"Well, it sounds very good, but after all, this bridge is not suitable for modern society. In the final analysis, its practicality cannot keep up with the development of the times," Xu Jingxing shrugged helplessly. He also understood the reason, but the reality is such a reality , some things that were regarded as treasures in ancient society really don't have much value now.

"Who says it's not practical? Wooden arch bridges don't quite fit into this society, but what if the wooden arches are replaced with iron or steel arches?"

"..." He was a little dazed. After thinking about it carefully, it is really possible. If the wood is replaced with steel, the arch bridge built with steel will not be inferior to ordinary bridges in any aspect, and it will not be inferior to ordinary bridges in terms of installation, disassembly and maintenance. There are also unparalleled advantages in construction and other aspects.

But, what's the use of what they say here, when the bridge is actually being built, who would dare to take the risk of using this seemingly unreliable structure?This kind of simple wooden arch bridge is only used in rural villages where bridges are not needed and there is not much money.

And now in the countryside, even if bridges are built, wooden arch bridges are rarely built. The last time they are stone arches, or simply reinforced concrete.

As for those bridges with a dynamic span of hundreds of meters or thousands of meters, it is even more impossible to use this structure.

When he said this, Ding Shuhuai was even more melancholy, "Who says it's not? Of course, it's not that modern technology is not good, but if we can combine modern technology with these seemingly ancient wisdom, it can really radiate new vitality. Speaking of bridges, just say your small mortise and tenon structure, if it is also processed with metal materials, the structure and performance will be better in some aspects, but how many dare to try this?"

Hearing Ding Shuhuai's emotion, he suddenly realized something, "Old Ding, if you have anything to say, just say it."

"Hahaha, okay, what I mean is, um, how should I put it, I want to invite you to join my company, and we will be the first one in China to eat crabs together, dare you?" Ding Shuhuai laughed and said his true purpose.

It turned out to be this!

He was a bit dumbfounded, but he had to admit that Ding Shuhuai's invitation was quite tempting.He didn't know Ding Shuhuai's identity before, and he only thought of him as an idle ancient construction expert, but through subsequent contact, he found out that Ding Shuhuai used to have an architectural design company under his name, but now Ding Shuhuai's son is mainly in charge.

Moreover, Ding Shuhuai's son is not an ordinary person, he is a high-achieving student who graduated from the Department of Architecture of Yale University, and he is also a well-known designer in the domestic architectural design circle.

Of course, Ding Shuhuai's son has nothing to do with him. Now Ding Shuhuai invited him.

A person of Ding Shuhuai's age took the initiative to invite him, and the treatment would definitely not be too bad.The problem is that he has no intention of that at all, and he has never thought of developing in the direction of architectural design. The reason why he came to Kecheng is to participate in the ancient architecture competition after the year, with only one purpose—to meet Lian Old Mr. Yunhai.

And this job just can make use of his carving expertise, so he agreed to come here.

But once he joins Ding Shuhuai's design company, it will be meaningless. He has neither the ability nor the interest in that area.

(End of this chapter)