shinester
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Post by shinester on Jun 24, 2015 12:24:00 GMT 10
Well now THATs an easy [and quick] construction method for underground and strength is NO issue, check out the last 30 seconds. No idea how'd they keep the water out though.
Smaller version. How cool.
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Post by Paul on Jun 24, 2015 12:43:18 GMT 10
that is very cool never seen it before, it looks like lego for adults.
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Post by Peter on Jun 24, 2015 14:36:17 GMT 10
Simple and clever.
One of the major problems faced by builders of old when building arches (literally "architects") was holding pieces in place prior to completion. The truck with rollers solves that problem brilliantly. As does tensioning the voussoirs while the keystone is positioned in the smaller version.
Thanks for sharing.
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shinester
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Post by shinester on Jun 25, 2015 1:32:58 GMT 10
More than happy to share and in my own mind, it's a solution to me making some underground or above ground for that matter structures that would actually stand the test of time. Interesting that in one of their other videos they say it's not a new idea, but rather was done by the Romans. I could make up the mold myself without too much issue, at least with smaller blocks, something that could be moved with a trolley jack/pallet jack and hoisted into place with an engine crane or hand crane. I'm still perplexed about water proofing though. Obviously this is so I can maintain secrecy. I'm also not planning on this for about 10 years lol, though I think I'll get round to making some brick sized ones to explore the idea. Can't be that hard  Very interesting the origin of 'architects' |
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tyburn
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Post by tyburn on Nov 26, 2015 12:08:50 GMT 10
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