Tight as a thread, seamless as a seal, and coupled like yin and yang. For centuries,sunmao structures have been providing sturdy and durable supports for Chinese wooden architecture. The Hemudu ...

Structures of Pagodas Different structures have been used in the building of pagodas, depending on the building materials. The structure and method of construction of a wooden pagoda are similar ...

A new study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts explores the shear performance of wood-frame shear walls with wooden nail connections. Through experimental and finite element ...

It wasn't that long ago that both locals and tourists would cram into simple wooden structures on Wrightsville Beach for ...

The SS Wyoming was a massive vessel, measuring 450 feet in length with a 350-foot-long deck. It used 1.5 million feet of Southern pine and 12,000 square yards of canvas in its construction.

Discover the differences between shell and frame structures, from skyscrapers to bicycle helmets. Find out about their uses in engineering and design.