The soundscape of an ancient Chinese bridge

2025/09/30 by Hannah Daniel · 1 voice
Engineering · #Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis

paper · pdf · doi:10.1063/10.0039395

openalex publication_date 2025/09/30 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/22

Abstract

Understanding the acoustics of Chinese interlocked timber-arched covered bridges is important for conserving their cultural histories.Chinese interlocked timber-arched covered (CITAC) bridges serve an important function in Chinese culture.In daily life, nearby residents pray to statutes housed under the bridges, and during larger holidays, they gather to sing and chant during rituals.

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