Open AccessRelationship between drainage capacity and foundation settlement at Pre Rup Temple: Basic study on Khmer architecture drainage systems Part 1
Author(s) -
Kojima Yoko,
Mikami Kousei,
Shiokawa Hiroyoshi,
Shigeeda Yutaka,
Agatsuma Hiroki
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
japan architectural review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2475-8876
DOI - 10.1002/2475-8876.12251
Subject(s) - drainage , settlement (finance) , foundation (evidence) , rainwater harvesting , temple , drainage system (geomorphology) , archaeology , geography , geology , ecology , paleontology , world wide web , computer science , payment , biology
In the ancient city of Angkor, heavy rainfall was common in the rainy season and rapid rainwater drainage was important for maintaining urban functions. This study focuses on the drainage system of an example of Khmer architecture from the Angkor period, the Pre Rup temple built in the year 961. We analyze the relationship between the drainage capacity and foundation settlement, revealing that the foundation settlement was larger near drainage channels with a low drainage capacity. After showing that only a few of the drainage channels function properly, it is possible to have some certainty on the relationship between the drainage capacity and foundation settlement.