What does "chuliang" mean?

Outgoing beams refer to the beams of the structure that are perpendicular to the building, so that the structure forms a beam structure. The function of the outgoing beam is to bear the weight of the building itself and the weight of the superstructure, while also increasing the stability and safety of the building. Extruded beams are widely used in construction, especially in earthquake zones, because they can effectively withstand the loads generated by earthquakes. In architectural design, outgoing beams are also regarded as a form of formal aesthetics, with a strong sense of architecture, and are widely used in the design of building facades.

Beaming is also widely used in ancient Chinese architecture, and many exquisite beaming works have appeared. In ancient architecture, the shape of the beams is very important. It not only ensures the stability and durability of the structure, but also has aesthetic and artistic value. In the design of ancient Chinese architecture, the styles of beams such as hanging dragons, mountain tops, swimming water, flying eaves, ridged beasts, etc. are all concrete manifestations of the vitality, aesthetic taste and world view of traditional Chinese culture.

In modern architectural design, beams have also been widely used. The shape, function and material of the beam are constantly innovated and developed. For example, some modern buildings use streamlined girder design to make the building look more dynamic; some long-span bridges use steel structure girder design to make the bridge lighter and have better earthquake resistance and load-bearing capacity. In general, as a traditional building structure and a design element of modern architecture, beams will continue to play an important role in future architectural design.