Hello, I’ve always been curious about how ancient underground tunnels and structures, such as the Roman aqueducts and Ancient Egyptian tombs, managed to avoid collapse or dangerous cave-ins. I’ve searched online but found limited information.
I’m particularly interested in understanding what materials and techniques were used to reinforce these structures and how it was done. For instance, did they build brick walls or simply cover everything in concrete? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
In: Engineering
Underground structures displace the load to the sides so there is very little pressure on them to collapse and a simple stone structure can take the load.
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