Modern constructors as well as architects often rely on ancient construction techniques. Some may think that is absurd, we are now living in the 21 century, but if you reconsider, you will realize that the word ANCIENT proves it all! In fact, those ancient construction oeuvres are mute witnesses that the centuries-old techniques were as good as they are nowadays, even after 2,5 millennia! In other words, these techniques are timeless! We all know tunnels are a very nasty business. Digging the earth and wall-building around it with a big Tunnel Boring Machine! However, giant machines such as these move very slowly! Because of this, tunnel building is pretty tricky. Anyhow, today`s video is going to present you how a 3 meter reclaim tunnel is built within hours and simultaneously combining the ancient with modern!
This demonstration is carried by the Lock-Block™ team using their own pre-made concrete units, without the need of mortar! The reclaim tunnel technique you are about to see is named Arch-Lock™. This process, in theory, allows you to construct ¼ mile archway in just twenty four hours. That`s about one foot per minute! Helped by the custom created zipper truck, this process diminishes the time needed for assembling the arch tunnel for nearly 90%! Other interesting facts about this technique are that the tunnel can be disassembled and then put together again, it`s reluctant to earthquakes and can endure very heavy load.
You may wonder, is this as cool as a huge Tunnel Boring Machine? Maybe not. However, it is a very straightforward technique for building a reclaim tunnel! Also, besides building a reclaim tunnel the zipper truck has other functions as well. It can build archways for bridges, ditches, wine cellars and many other projects!
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