For your amusement, I submit this proposal, as to how the Pyramids were built. I have strived too make the workload, as easy as possible, and use the least amount of materials. Currently there are 21 tiers. It is to size.
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As in previous models, I revealed how water from the Nile, can be supplied using Shaduf's, to run a Funicular system using the Causeway. The same principles are employed here. I did my best to engineer all items, as to plausibility, ie. size, strength, water displacement... Without rain, the Shaduf's within the Causeway, can supply the water needed in 5-6 days, 5-6 feet deep. It remains at this depth, during the entire build.
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Operation: Step out and onto the platform, as you are slightly heavier than the water in the bucket, it will rise. On the front of the bucket, there is a short piece of rope attached. At a specified distance, it pulls over the bucket, dumping water into the next higher reservoir. Step off the platform, the bucket sinks back into the water. Return to the starting position, using the small step stool. The men alternate in lifting the water from side to side.
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Model contains: Herodotus Machines, ie. short planks of wood., capped with ebony. Casing stones can be substituted.
Wheeless pulley system. 2:1 mechanical advantage ratio.
Rope 1.625" OD. Tensile = 20,000 lbs. Only 16,000 is needed.
The Barge displaces enough water to carry #16 2.5 ton stones.
Bucket holds 3 cubic feet of water - 187lbs.
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Concerning the Funiculars: Once the Funicular vessel reaches the bottom, it is drained of it's water. A sled is then attached using rope, and pulled onto the transport. On top, the other Funicular transport, has now been filled with enough water, to act as a counterbalance.
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For those of you who like math, estimate how long you feel it would take for one man, to step out onto the plank, sink and pour water, step on stool, and return to the start position. I will then publish the calculations, based on a 52 degree Incline plain, 2:1 ratio, and 2.5 ton (5,000lbs.) stone lift. I Guarantee, you will be surprised how many stones can be moved in 1 day. This is a, no men rope pulling stones, up hill scenario... The Barges have a 4.6 degree tapper on the bottom and fit on the the Causeways. Once the skid of stones are placed onto the Barge, they are not moved again, until reaching the Pyramid build.
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On top, the ropes run in a channel filled with oil. There is only one continues rope. Because it slips around the shaft which is attached to the vessel, a wheeless pulley effect is achieved 2:1. The channels are covered with wood planks, so the skids can be pulled off the transport. Currently, this is the only place men are used to pull a skid. Place one of these lift stations on each side of the Pyramid, and you have the ability to pull skids from the opposite sides. You would just float the stones around the Pyramid to service the 4 lift stations. I choose the Herodotus short planks, verses Casing stones with a grove, as they can be easily moved left or right, providing complete access along the the Pyramids face(s).
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Currently, the model does not show Casing stones. I tend to believe they would be placed as the build progressed. In another model, I use casing stones, without short planks of wood. I will submit it later.
As in previous models, I revealed how water from the Nile, can be supplied using Shaduf's, to run a Funicular system using the Causeway. The same principles are employed here. I did my best to engineer all items, as to plausibility, ie. size, strength, water displacement... Without rain, the Shaduf's within the Causeway, can supply the water needed in 5-6 days, 5-6 feet deep. It remains at this depth, during the entire build.
Operation: Step out and onto the platform, as you are slightly heavier than the water in the bucket, it will rise. On the front of the bucket, there is a short piece of rope attached. At a specified distance, it pulls over the bucket, dumping water into the next higher reservoir. Step off the platform, the bucket sinks back into the water. Return to the starting position, using the small step stool. The men alternate in lifting the water from side to side.
Model contains: Herodotus Machines, ie. short planks of wood., capped with ebony. Casing stones can be substituted.
Wheeless pulley system. 2:1 mechanical advantage ratio.
Rope 1.625" OD. Tensile = 20,000 lbs. Only 16,000 is needed.
The Barge displaces enough water to carry #16 2.5 ton stones.
Bucket holds 3 cubic feet of water - 187lbs.
Concerning the Funiculars: Once the Funicular vessel reaches the bottom, it is drained of it's water. A sled is then attached using rope, and pulled onto the transport. On top, the other Funicular transport, has now been filled with enough water, to act as a counterbalance.
For those of you who like math, estimate how long you feel it would take for one man, to step out onto the plank, sink and pour water, step on stool, and return to the start position. I will then publish the calculations, based on a 52 degree Incline plain, 2:1 ratio, and 2.5 ton (5,000lbs.) stone lift. I Guarantee, you will be surprised how many stones can be moved in 1 day. This is a, no men rope pulling stones, up hill scenario... The Barges have a 4.6 degree tapper on the bottom and fit on the the Causeways. Once the skid of stones are placed onto the Barge, they are not moved again, until reaching the Pyramid build.
On top, the ropes run in a channel filled with oil. There is only one continues rope. Because it slips around the shaft which is attached to the vessel, a wheeless pulley effect is achieved 2:1. The channels are covered with wood planks, so the skids can be pulled off the transport. Currently, this is the only place men are used to pull a skid. Place one of these lift stations on each side of the Pyramid, and you have the ability to pull skids from the opposite sides. You would just float the stones around the Pyramid to service the 4 lift stations. I choose the Herodotus short planks, verses Casing stones with a grove, as they can be easily moved left or right, providing complete access along the the Pyramids face(s).
Currently, the model does not show Casing stones. I tend to believe they would be placed as the build progressed. In another model, I use casing stones, without short planks of wood. I will submit it later.