The History of Scaffolding Applications
The history of scaffolding can be traced back to ancient times, and scaffolding was widely used in ancient Chinese architecture. In Europe, the history of scaffolding can be traced back to the 19th century, when the United States and European countries began using gantry scaffolding. Afterwards, with the development of construction technology, scaffolding continued to be improved and perfected, forming various types of scaffolding.
In ancient Chinese architecture, scaffolding was widely used. Scaffolding was already used during the construction of earthen walls during the Warring States period. The ancient city walls, earth walls, including the Great Wall, were all constructed using pole scaffolding, which was analyzed based on the holes in the walls. The height of brick and stone towers in ancient architecture is usually over 30 meters, with the highest reaching around 80 meters. Scaffolding construction is still the main method for tower construction at this height. In some ancient buildings, the application of scaffolding can be traced back to earlier periods, such as the scaffolding erected during the construction of the Great Wall during the Qin Dynasty, which was the earliest form. The function of scaffolding is to ensure the smooth progress of various construction processes, which can improve the work efficiency of construction workers and ensure the quality and safety of the building. In modern architecture, scaffolding is still one of the indispensable tools, which can improve the work efficiency of construction workers and ensure the quality and safety of the building.
The Ancient Roman Coliseum: The Ancient Roman Coliseum is a very magnificent building, with its main structure consisting of scaffolding consisting of tens of thousands of wooden stakes. These wooden piles reach a height of 18 meters and have a diameter of approximately 60 centimeters. They are fixed to the foundation, forming a very stable structure. Many similar scaffolding has also been erected on the auditorium of the arena to support the weight of the audience and maintain the stability of the auditorium.
The Acropolis of ancient Greece: The Acropolis of ancient Greece was a very important ancient building, and its main structure was also a scaffold composed of tens of thousands of wooden stakes. These wooden piles reach a height of 18 meters and have a diameter of approximately 60 centimeters. They are fixed to the foundation, forming a very stable structure. On the central square of the Acropolis in Athens, a very tall temple was also built, and scaffolding was used to support its weight.
Ancient Egyptian Pyramid: The ancient Egyptian pyramid is also a very famous ancient building, and its main structure is also a scaffold composed of tens of thousands of wooden piles. These wooden piles reach a height of 18 meters and have a diameter of approximately 60 centimeters. They are fixed to the foundation, forming a very stable structure. Inside the pyramid, there are also many supports used to support the weight inside the pyramid.
