Title A Study on the Walls Recorded in the Yeonggeon-and Sanreng-uigwes in the 17th-19th Centuries
Authors Hwang, Hee-Young ; Kwon, Yang-Hee
DOI https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK_PD.2020.36.5.105
Page pp.105-116
ISSN 1226-9093
Keywords Uigwe; Traditional architectural material; Korean traditional wall; Mix proportion; The 17th-19th Centuries
Abstract In this study, the royal protocols of the Joseon Dynasty, known as uigwes, were reviewed to clarify the materials and structure of Korean traditional walls. For this, the Yeonggeon-and Sanreng-uigwes were thoroughly reviewed, and then the names, materials, and construction methods of the traditional walls were systematically organized. In addition, mix proportions of plastering materials used in the walls were estimated based on the records in the uigwes; these were compared with the ratios specified in the current specifications. As a result of the comprehensive review, it was found that the mix proportions of the plastering materials varied depending on importance of buildings, type of walls, and the raw materials. Based on this, it was concluded that the characteristics of each uigwe should be considered when studying the mix proportion of materials for the traditional walls. It was also found that there were differences between the traditional and modern specifications for the wall constructions. That is, historical records and the specifications currently used were different in terms of constituent materials, construction methods and mix proportions. As a cause of the difference, the disconnection of the traditional methods and the introduction of foreign plastering techniques during the rapid social change in the 20th century were suggested.