In the construction of buildings at historic site, general construction methods may not be available because of historic preservation. Especially when using large diameter timber as structural material, it is necessary to not only deal with the restrictions of the surrounding environment but also devise the construction method. In the reconstruction work of Goromon Gate, the main gate of Kagoshima (Tsurumaru) Castle, the frame construction method was devised to deal with these technical issues. This report presents the contents and results.
