Before talking about the origin of megaliths, polygonal masonry, facing materials, etc., it is necessary to determine what we know about concrete technology in general and antediluvian technology in particular. And if the task is to find artifacts confirming this method in antiquity, then it is necessary to project modern concepts onto the concepts of the inhabitants of the disappeared civilization. Perhaps it will be possible to unravel the secret of concrete. The famous alchemist Böttger did not succeed, although the question was point-blank: there are city walls - there is gold, there are no walls - there is nothing. But now we have Saxon porcelain. Let's start with the main thing.
Production of concrete blocks using antediluvian technology
Trial block casting.
Concrete technology in its modern sense is taken as a basis. We are accustomed to “geometrically correct” shapes and flat surfaces. In this case, freeform molding cells with a sand bottom are used. The sand is used to personalize the front of the product. In addition, moistened sand can be used to convey convex patterns and typical product texture. To prevent the solution from penetrating into the sand, lay a waterproofing film (polyethylene). The mortar is poured arbitrarily, the deformation of the sand creates a unique pattern. The side walls of the concrete form are equipped with embedded elements to create spikes or grooves for the spikes on the product, with the help of which the blocks are connected in the masonry.
Forming of blocks is carried out in two stages: forming of main blocks and forming of fastening blocks. On a horizontal mold, the main blocks are randomly placed in the sand in a checkerboard pattern. The resulting voids are laid with a film and concrete is poured. With this technology, the bonding blocks have no seams and voids at the joints. The pattern and configuration of the blocks in each case is unique and is selected depending on the specifics of the installation site of the wall. After the concrete has dried, the blocks are removed from the mold and, after marking, are transferred to the installation site. In this case, the effect of the "keystone" should be considered.
The masonry is assembled on a pre-prepared flat area with sandy filling or on a strip foundation in the sequence according to the marking.
This technology is intended for the manufacture of straight walls along the plane on a flat surface. For bends or turns of the wall, it is necessary to develop other ways of forming shaped and corner blocks. Most likely, you will have to develop a method of corrective filling in case of violation of the wall geometry during masonry.
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The advantages of polygonal masonry: no masonry mortar, quick installation, seismic resistance, high anti-vandal properties, the possibility of multiple transfer.
Disadvantages of polygonal masonry: little study, lack of experience in application.
The discovery of this method makes it possible to restore antediluvian technologies and events. According to Inca legend, mega-objects were built in one night. Today practice has shown that it is real and that the legends contain objective information.
Concrete composition for pouring blocks
With the composition of concrete, everything is much more complicated. It is quite possible that it will not be possible to perfectly reproduce the blocks for objective reasons: over time, the chemical composition of minerals, their physical properties changed, the atmosphere changed, etc. In any case, it is necessary to continue research in this direction. The most probable variant of the concrete composition is based on feldspar (PS) rock. This is a very common breed, but there are not many industrial deposits of it. This means that the places of mass production of raw materials for concrete can be tied to these deposits and study the terrain, having the approximate characteristics of the objects. PS is mined from igneous and metamorphic rocks by the beneficiation method, while waste is formed in the form of sand. Confused by the volume of sand on the surface of the earth and the question of its origin, I consider open. It is easier to extract PS from sedimentary rocks. Clay is formed during the decomposition of PS. Analyzing the structure of sedimentation and formation of clayey rocks, it can be assumed that the decomposition of the PS was not always a natural process. Not all questions can be answered, but we need to continue studying historical materials, folklore, and conduct experiments. In the end, the knowledge gained can be of practical value.
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Feldspar fillers are made from a variety of white feldspar, which is low in free silicon and soluble salts. By nature, feldspar is a chemically inert mineral.
Hard and angular feldspar particles create hard reinforcement, thereby effectively increasing the strength of architectural and industrial coatings. In industrial and repair formulations, feldspar increases the chemical resistance of coatings, even in extremely harsh operating conditions.
Possessing high hardness, feldspar filler allows to create interior and exterior decorative coatings with high abrasion resistance, ensuring the coating's resistance to corrosion and polishing.
The low oil absorption of the feldspar filler can significantly increase the filling of the composition without a significant increase in its viscosity. Due to the high percentage of added filler, dense coatings are obtained that are resistant to swelling, tarnishing and freezing.
Low content of dye oxides of various metals in feldspar, provides pure colors with prolonged life of commercial and industrial coatings.
Search for the remains of antediluvian production
Block production description
So, what are we looking for, without which the industrial production of concrete products is indispensable? Storage for binder (most likely in powder form) and filler. In its modern form, it looks like this.
Finished products warehouse.
For the preparation of a concrete solution, a concrete mixing unit (BSU) is required. Fantasies about levitation or anti-gravity are inappropriate in this process. Powders and solutions are mixed only mechanically.
For casting products, molds are needed - bulky devices that occupy a large area.
Forming process.
The article contains pictures of a medium-sized enterprise for the production of reinforced concrete products. The goal is to show an example of the organization of production and logistics. For the construction of mega-objects on all continents of the planet, one cannot do without it. From historical documents we see an archaic (the word "antediluvian") culture of production with low productivity.
Search for block production sites
How to find sites where blocks for polygonal masonry were produced? If we accept the version of the manufacture of a bonding agent from potassium feldspar, then you need to find its deposit. For example, the USA is the state of Maine. Studying the local architecture, one can be convinced of the widespread use of this type of building material according to the technology of interest to us.
With a high degree of probability, it can be assumed that this production existed in this region in the recent past. This means that traces could remain on the ground. In the future, old maps and modern satellite images will help us. The next picture shows a mining quarry. I do not know what is being mined in it, but it is quite consistent with the parameters of the object.
A snapshot of the alleged feldspar deposit.
Further research of the selected objects must be carried out directly on the ground.
When searching for materials for this article, I found a lot of related information from a global career to the colonization of the continent. But this is a subject for further study.
What is the key to making polygonal masonry for?
A civilization unknown to us from the past has left traces on all continents in the form of architectural and construction technologies. At the same time, the structures erected on them stood for thousands of years, proving their effectiveness. In addition to technical riddles, there are questions about the organization of construction of this scale and logistics.
It can be assumed that there was an organization whose sphere of activity included the development of deposits of building materials, the manufacture of concrete structures according to the customer's drawings and their assembly on site. Deposits and industries with them were available on all continents and were centrally managed. This proves the standard of technology and the scale of construction. Other structures were involved in transportation. The scale of this production can be measured in kilometers of belt and screw conveyors, in thousands of cubic meters of concrete mixers, in hundreds of hectares of formwork, etc. And everywhere friction is forming on metal. The likelihood of discovering the remains of production is if you examine hundreds of deposits around the world and systematize the information received.
On the other hand, feldspar, on the basis of which concrete is made, under a certain influence collapses and turns into clay. Today we do not know how many cities of that era became clay under our feet. The situation is similar with "colonial architecture". But that's another topic. The problem is that we managed to forget this and much more!
Practical application of polygonal masonry today
At present, there is no experience in manufacturing and application, research in this direction has not been carried out, standards have not been written. The only source of information is samples of masonry left over from a previous civilization. Based on the existing reality, two ways of application can be determined.
Retaining wall. Temporary and stationary. Fast erected, seamless, without the use of masonry mortar.
Masonry of this type has high seismic and anti-vandal properties. It can be used when strengthening dams, as anti-mud and anti-avalanche barriers, strengthening of loose slopes, when designing objects.
Cladding of surfaces and walls of architectural structures. It is produced in the form of tiles. The peculiarity in the individuality of each element, high design qualities. Possibility of creating architectural ensembles according to customer drawings with elaboration of individual elements. In other words, you can cast facades and interiors.
Using modern coatings, you can create imitations of natural stone. By manipulating the sand filling when forming blocks or tiles, you can imitate ancient stone processing and rock paintings.
Author: Igor Batalov
