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| AlaskanKnight | Possible Issues? Just curious if you've thought about them. (page: 1 2 3 4 5) | 80 | Nov 28 2011, 7:00 AM EST by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Nov 3 2011, 11:50 PM EDT
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Have you given any thought to making the design rounder instead of linear? As it is now I see one startling flaw -- anybody with access to any sizable amount of explosives could fairly easily gain access to the retaining wall for the final tier and blow it, resulting in an entry point for whatever may like to enter. As it is this holds true for any of the tiers -- there's a lot of perimeter to cover, elevation advantages regardless. All it would take is one determined mothertango to go in under the cover of heavy storm at night and compromise you.
Plus, getting something like this to not stick out like a sore thumb on any small island nation will be hard. It'll generate talk and, in the event of something happening, enter the minds of a lot of locals. Not to mention getting it through any sort of local code or aesthetic requirements would be adventurous.
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| PedroAsani | Concrete / Cement question (page: 1 2) | 28 | Nov 19 2011, 6:12 PM EST by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Jun 22 2011, 5:18 PM EDT
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I am just running a few numbers, and could use some expertise from anyone who has ever poured large volumes of concrete.
I have a price for 50kg cement bags. I am looking to work out cost per cuft. So if I use a standard recipe of 1 part cement, 2.5 sand, 2.5 gravel, 0.5 water, I have 325kg of concrete. So how many cuft do I have? Second, is there a stronger recipe to use? Something that can hold up to more punishment? Something that lasts longer in/near salt water?
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| PedroAsani | Bedliner | 3 | Nov 3 2011, 3:18 PM EDT by brandon_a_boyer | ||||
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Thread started: Nov 3 2011, 11:45 AM EDT
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Just watched Mythbusters, and they prove that Truck Bedliner can improve the reslience of both wood and cinderblock walls against explosions (95 psi on wood, 1400 psi on cinderblock).
So the next question is: what is the cost of Bedliner on a cinderblock wall? Say, 21 feet high, 10 feet wide? If Bedliner is cheaper than building the wall to a double thickness of cinderblocks, then I think anyone building a BOL would be mad not to use it. However, the cost is going to be the deciding factor.
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| RonZombie | Good stuff a Modern Motte and Bailey castle | 7 | Jun 23 2011, 7:30 AM EDT by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 24 2011, 9:30 PM EDT
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This is very well thought out it. reminds me very much of old Motte and Bailey Castles. The first iteration of medieval fortifications. A few questions
1. What are the dimensions for the tiered area? 2. What are you reasons for decreasing the size of the tiers as you go up? 3. have you give any thought to more concentric design that allows for mutual support from different defensive sections and protects your Castle (keep) with a layered defense? 4. Do you need/want a waste water tech? 5. is there secondary exit/ gate for vehicles? 6. Are you planning on installing a CCTV system?
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| pandaman321 | Awsome plan | 2 | May 17 2010, 2:45 PM EDT by pandaman321 | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 3 2010, 9:23 AM EST
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wouldn't mind living there when Z-day comes but were will you get the cash?
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| Watlington | what program | 3 | Feb 17 2010, 10:40 AM EST by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 16 2010, 11:08 PM EST
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what is this program called i would love to use it
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| mahatma.shandi | wow | 3 | Jan 3 2010, 3:20 PM EST by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 26 2009, 11:09 AM EDT
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awsome plan and i hope when z day comes (if) ill be able to pull off something as goodas this. that fort looks great
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| lordbrauner | Good god... | 2 | Oct 14 2009, 5:58 AM EDT by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 28 2009, 1:49 PM EDT
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I gotta shake your hand. Drop me a line when the outbreak arrives, I may need a safe place to be at. My city is isolated, and in a dip surrounded by two larger cities, leaving us very little in terms of escape. The best I got here, is hang out in a large attic, or book it to the northern most penninsula in the state, and hold off on the mountains.
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| Miller38 | DUDE!!! | 1 | Aug 21 2009, 8:44 AM EDT by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 21 2009, 6:29 AM EDT
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this is the best (if not most expensive plan) i have ever seen. how much math was required to figure all of this stuff out?
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