New stone moving theory

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FourWinds Mar 21, 2006 11:34:36
Replying to GordonP

Hi Gordon. You've very nearly answered all of my questions there.

How long to build each one given the distance from the (known?) quarry to the pyramids? How often would one of these ramps fail? How long to repair a major breakage? I know figures for these would be impossible to state definitely, but really worst case scenario has to be factored in to any study.

Also, what happens when the stone reaches the pyramid? The angle of the sides means the upper surface is obviously moving away from the final ramp/lifting station. Do you envisage a series of lifting stations up the side of the pyramid, with a new one added as each level is added? It would work, but how long to consturct each new piece? I suppose these could be built in kit form as each layer is being added and the erected quite quickly when needed. That way it's just extra carpenters, not extra time that is needed.

Each stone obviously has to be moved into place when it does reach the pyramid. Can this part be done and keep up with the number of stones being delivered?

As I said previously, a really fascinating idea.

G GordonP
GordonP Mar 21, 2006 12:15:01
Replying to FourWinds

Hi Tom
Congratulations about the book, when you've sold the first thousand open a bottle of guinness for me.

OK back to the Egyptians, with a gang of twelve semi-skilled men I could build a lifting station and ramp as mentioned previously in 10 to 14 days. That is with modern metal tools but no power tools. How long it would take with the tools the Egyptians had I can only guess. Perhaps 28 days?

So if each gang was employed to build its own ramp and station the whole infrastructure could be built in 28 days.

If the ramps were properly constructed very little wear and tear would occur, the logs on the surface of the ramp would need replacing from time to time and the sledges also. But would probably last for several months without attention.

As regards building the pyramid, I would envisage lifting stations all the way up to the top. This would not present any technical problems.

I have discussed this idea with an Engineer who lives in Montana and he sees no real problems.