The Pyramids of the Giza Plateau. The Theory of Construction
The compelling theory of Professor Carlos Eduardo Rodríguez Varona leads us to unravel the mystery of constructing the pyramids on the Giza plateau. Carlos Eduardo Rodríguez Varona graduated in Physics and Electronics and professor at the University of Camagüey, Cuba, lectured a conference last November 28th. He addressed an interesting theory on the construction of the pyramids. The thesis focused on physical-mathematical calculations, particularly on the Giza plateau's structures. Those impressive architectural works that never cease to amaze us yet.
Lecture: The Construction Theory of the Pyramids of the Giza Plateau.
The following theory aims to expose the ancient Egyptians’ probable technique to raise and move up to the height of 145 meters all the building blocks and elements that make up the Giza plateau’s pyramids, especially the Khufu pyramid.
Two types of ramps are exposed in this work. The model’s making was done taking approximate dimensions to those of the blocks that make up the pyramids — more precisely, the Kufu pyramid -, using basic geometric shapes, simple physical-mathematical reasoning, and measures of standard lengths of those times. A suitable angle for the slope is determined to enable almost completely override the action of the force of gravity and obtain a ramp that meets two fundamental conditions:
I- Transform the movement of moving the blocks in overcoming the force of friction only by driving them and not wholly nullifying the gravitational force's action.
II- Make the process easy to move the blocks safely, and fast. Simultaneously, it is possible to carry out complex maneuvers with a minimum of risk, even though traveling long distances and moving many elements that make up the ramps and slopes.
The first type of ramps constitutes the most critical part of the work. It allows helping solve the unknown and lifting techniques to raise all the construction elements to reach the desired height of 146 meters that the pyramid of Kufu had in its splendor times. The Second type of ramps provides the techniques that maximize the relationship between the pyramid’s building process in its wholeness in real-time according to the existing methods.
The core of the slope system is composed of calcareous rock that provides considerable stability to the system. Surrounded by sidewalls with a gradient of 65 degrees (according to the model used) made up of a mixture of clay from the Giza plateau named ′′ TAFLA “, limestone slabs, and vegetable fiber, all of which gives excellent stability to the slope system.
Event hosted by Art Alixara Gestión Cultura: Conferencia: Teoría de la Construcción de las Pirámides de la Meseta de Guiza.
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