[Rockhounds] Stonehenge rebuilt-maybe off topic?

[Axel Emmermann]

Hi Stu and Kreigh,

After careful consideration I think I just may have found a musca domestica
linnaeus in the ointment.
The concrete beams are rectangular in circumference. That means that the
weight of the beam is evenly distributed over the contact zone with the
wooden beams or rollers.
A object that is less "flat" in circumference would seriously reduce the
surface of the pressure point. I looked at some photos of Stonehenge and I
found that the erected stones are quite rounded, almost oval.
Wouldn't they rather crush the wooden rollers or beam upon which they rest?

Hate to be the party-p... but this needs some thinking...

Cheers
Axel
 

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> Stu,
> 
> Truely amazing! 
> 
> Very on topic; I'm sure we've all tried to move big rocks at 
> one time or another.
> 
> Thank you very much for sharing this.
> 
> Kreigh
> 
> 
> 
> Stu Schmitt wrote:
> > 
> > It's amazing that this guy could figure out something which 
> has confounded scholars for centuries. Not only did he figure 
> it out but he demonstrates it.  This guy could build a 
> replica of Stonehenge single handedly while a committee of 
> Civil Engineering professors from leading universities were 
> debating how it might be done.
> > 
> > http://j-walkblog.com/index.php?/weblog/posts/moving_big_rocks/
> > 
> > With appreciation & gratitude,
> > Stuart Schmitt
> > Clear Creek Crystal Mine
> > www.arcrystalmine.com
> > 60 Mary's Eagle Trail
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