2018
DOI: 10.1680/jenhh.17.00022
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Analysis of the current construction performance of the Great Wall of China in Jinshanling

Abstract: This research study focuses on the Jinshanling segment of the Great Wall of China. Site investigations, data collection and non-destructive examinations of various parts of the structure have resulted in a detailed analysis of the performance of both the wall and the towers of the Jinshanling segment. A satisfactory performance can be attributed to the use of rubble-filled core and bedrock foundations, levelled stone and brickwork, and lower-density materials towards the top of the structure and large columns … Show more

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“…Numerous applications of graphical simulation for educational purposes have been discussed and conducted previously, including the graphical simulation of the Temple with the Wudian Roof [8], the Great Wild Goose Pagoda [9] and the Great Wall [10] in China. These explorations have indicated the feasibility of the graphical simulation application in education domain.…”
Section: The Simulationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Numerous applications of graphical simulation for educational purposes have been discussed and conducted previously, including the graphical simulation of the Temple with the Wudian Roof [8], the Great Wild Goose Pagoda [9] and the Great Wall [10] in China. These explorations have indicated the feasibility of the graphical simulation application in education domain.…”
Section: The Simulationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%