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More Insight from Physics into the Construction of the E gyptian Pyramids
Author(s) -
Haan H. J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
archaeometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.716
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1475-4754
pISSN - 0003-813X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-4754.2012.00726.x
Subject(s) - pyramid (geometry) , process (computing) , computer science , architectural engineering , construction engineering , theoretical physics , engineering , mathematics , physics , geometry , programming language
Archaeological aspects of the various building methods are reviewed, paying special attention to the construction method described by M üller‐ R ömer (2011) and the reason behind the stepped shape of M enkaure's pyramid. The main purpose is to present an alternative description of the building process according to this method, based on the physical principles of force and power. It is shown that this approach leads to results that are generally applicable and permits adjustment of the transportation capacity of the proposed system by adjusting the slope of the ramps.