BULIDING TIMBER FRAME

After research of how to built timber frame, I started skecthing and exploring several ways to built up my timber frame for the models.

Most small-scale timber framed structures take the form of post and beam construction in which resistance to racking distortion of the frame under working load is provided by the infill panels. A proportion of solid or near-solid panels is, therefore, necessary to ensure stability and can normally be provided.

MORTISE The space that recieves the tenon.

TENON The prrojecting part of the joint. The tenon is cut after the mortise and can be trimmed and adjusted for a tight fit.

SHOULDER The shelf at the base of the tenon, which adds support, rigidity, and aesthetics. A shoulder limits the tenon’s penetration and determins the joint’s angle.

DOWELS Connections between beams and columns are made with dowels..