I can just imagine these guys singing "Everything is Awesome!" while they build this stuff. lol
@LockBlockLtd
10 жыл бұрын
There are many differences between our system and the monolithic domes you describe. They are one piece and are structurally much different. Having natural joints in the structure means the forces that travel through it are much different. Also, since our system is modular, it does not require rebar reinforcement. They are also pre-cast, meaning they can be installed very quickly and de-constructed and re-used if needed.
@olouiso
8 жыл бұрын
With an operator, me and my buddy built a 25 foot wall on a 6 degree angle on the vertical and were able to curve it roughly an inch per block. It was an "S" shape and was for a storage facility on the Sunshine coast. These blocks are AWESOME!!! Of course every second layer of block needed geo-grid for strength. And an engineer and proper permits. What fun!! Will be there my lifetime! Good times!
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
Part of the reason the Roman designs last so long is because of the arch shape itself. Since everything is in compression, the concrete is used to its maximum capabilities. As you might know, concrete is much weaker in tension than it is in compression. If you're interested in alternate methods of constructing these arches, subscribe because we'll be showcasing it later this week.
@LockBlockLtd
10 жыл бұрын
It's a stormwater retention vault. The blocks are solid concrete with galvanized steel lifting hooks.
@LockBlockLtd
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. The chains are rated to carry many times the weight of the block. There is absolutely no risk of them snapping.
@CatherineSTodd
7 жыл бұрын
Terrific video... Here I am back, 4 years later, forgot I even saw this. Still want to try it!
@CatherineSTodd
11 жыл бұрын
You both are so funny! LOVE this arched block technique and want to try it here in Guatemala... fabulous construction!
@RestingScotFace
10 жыл бұрын
What amazes me is that ancient people were building the exact same concept even through the middle ages with just hand tools and raw manpower!
@LockBlockLtd
10 жыл бұрын
Actually both the Greeks and Romans used cranes for their heavy construction. Still, what they accomplished is awfully impressive.
@salaekis
9 жыл бұрын
***** dude,are you serious?...don´t you know the piramids?,just to name one...
@RestingScotFace
9 жыл бұрын
Pyramids were not arches mate......
@salaekis
9 жыл бұрын
Shunkawakan Okawingha i know,sorry,i didn´t get the "same concept" part...and payed more attention to the "i doubt the blocks were as big"...piramids was just an exemple of big blocks,for big arches there is the colosseum ;P=
@yonderananda
9 жыл бұрын
I think they must have had some kind of levitation back then or some kind of way to lift and move that we no longer have today so we have to invent machinery to do it now that they didn't need back then.
@LockBlockLtd
14 жыл бұрын
We made an underground water settling pond with 3 chambers. The entire thing was then paved over.
@prunga308
10 жыл бұрын
Very fascinating and interesting to watch. It leaves your mind in total amazement when you think about the Aqueducts arches that were built by the Romans over 2000 years ago.
@LockBlockLtd
12 жыл бұрын
The compacted soil added at the end to cover it acts as the lateral stabilization and ensures that the arches will always be in compression.
@SKVPC
9 жыл бұрын
This is really some great building! Nice!
@ketansaart1546
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and smart blocking. :) I like how you leave more space before the final lock so that the side plugs fit into sockets. What must be the average weight of each block?
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
If one were to make a poured in place arch, it would actually be weaker because the entire structure would be one piece instead of discretized into segments. The fact that the arch isn't a solid piece means that the load calculations on it are different. A piece-wise arch is better suited to handle the loads and far cheaper than a rebar reinforced one. Please contact us via our website to discuss pricing.
@ElectricityTaster
9 жыл бұрын
This is a very strong construction. No metal to rust and no concrete joints to crack with freeze-thaw cycles. It will probably outlast most buildings in the area.
@LockBlockLtd
13 жыл бұрын
@awwwsnaps Indeed it's a classic roman arch. The internal steel cables that run through it are merely for safety during construction and to make it easier.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
The structure was designed by an engineer to withstand earthquakes just fine. After the arches were finished being put together, soil was dumped on top which restricts lateral movement. For an arch to fail, 3 hinge points have to open up. Since it's back-filled, there's no chance of that happening.
@yowsers6475
8 жыл бұрын
That's some impressive building techniques.
@anteconfig5391
6 жыл бұрын
That's just beautiful.
@dustinswan
12 жыл бұрын
I really want to make my house out of these.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
It all depends on the capabilities of the crew placing them and the accessibility of the site. United Lock Block Ltd. is currently working on making arch creation easier.
@LockBlockLtd
10 жыл бұрын
In addition, the arches you see here were buried after installation and are constantly driven over by mixer trucks. The domes you describe would shatter if a fleet of trucks were parked on top of it.
@LockBlockLtd
12 жыл бұрын
Yes and we have. Please see this picture taken in the 80's outside the Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC. Link is added to description.
@online1589
9 жыл бұрын
It's a wonderful building!
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
If you visit our website and navigate to the "retaining walls" tab, you can scroll down and see our various finishes. The Vertical Rib finish is very good for dissipating sound and that finish could be applied to the inside of an arch.
@charleswidmore5458
5 жыл бұрын
What is the maximum arch width you can span so far? ie a 30 foot span. Can you precast utility runs in the blocks? For electric lines and such. Would this system be adaptable to utilize foamcrete or equivalent? A super light concrete building material. Very impressive system.
@Webuildwaterfalls
9 жыл бұрын
Well...we learn something new each day:) I was thinking that might be but, thanx for clarifying! Its interesting and a good place to watch the fingers:)
@TheBwalojf
9 жыл бұрын
everything is awesome!
@Chuffin_ell
8 жыл бұрын
The structure is as amazing as it is creepy.
@olaflongerich2547
9 жыл бұрын
what are those buildings made for? Shelter in case of atomic attacks?
@2012isRonPaul
8 жыл бұрын
Olaf Longerich they just had to uplaod something on eeewwwwtube
@samuraika
8 жыл бұрын
+Olaf Longerich Tornados are more common in the mid west
@Briebabcock8052
8 жыл бұрын
+Olaf Longerich The closed in arches are for rain run off from the parking lot.
@rudy103069
6 жыл бұрын
i was wondering how they got inside? they didnt it was for water?
@rudy103069
6 жыл бұрын
cisterns?
@houstonrailfanTX
9 жыл бұрын
That's cool how they have to put slack in the chains when applying the center piece in order for gravity to hold it.. Physics is amazing
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
To construct an arch with formwork would take much longer and require specialized labourers to build. Creating the custom formwork for a pour in place job would also be very expensive and not re-usable as wood is typically used. In addition, the engineering of a structure that is poured in one piece is completely different and far inferior than individual blocks. Building the arch from pre-cast pieces is also quite a bit faster. In short: Less time, cheaper labour, cheaper materials.
@brightsunlight9449
5 жыл бұрын
Lock Block Ltd, This video seem to be a good one, but can u show us the finale result when the job /project was finished , just to show this arches what they are used for ? ( I trying to understand what was the purpose of all this job at the end of the day ). Thank u
@ZombieCakeHD
8 жыл бұрын
So do you guys use those chains to hold the blocks in place when the space your working in is too small for the truck?
@steverawlings
8 жыл бұрын
what are they building ?,i love the simple construction this system offers.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
Since the entire structure is engineered to be in compression, there is no need for mortar between the joints. The joints CAN be sealed if needed though.
@chefgiovanni
6 жыл бұрын
Nothing but love here. Time to cook.
@tranquillitylandscaping3001
10 жыл бұрын
What a machine Driver& what a great system 👍
@aslongasittakesable
11 жыл бұрын
Great job for sure! But why would someone need a structure like that? Why not a regular concrete underground garage type structure?
@lyallfairburn8377
6 жыл бұрын
How much weight can those things handle on top when done? awesome.
@johnbreitley2389
9 жыл бұрын
LEGO for adults ?
@JohnDoe-gm5qr
9 жыл бұрын
I guess they would be but they weigh as much a small car.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
It's a little more complex because it has to be engineered to last for 75 years or more and handle industrial traffic driving over it. I'd like to see lego do that ;)
@LockBlockLtd
13 жыл бұрын
@MillyVanillification Only for this method of construction. You can also make a mold of the arch underneath to support the blocks. That's what the Romans did.
@bettypittman9354
8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic...one step at a time..
@bob8411
11 жыл бұрын
They already build bridges with pre-formed concrete blocks, manufactured off-site and delivered ready to be installed, the crane required is bigger but you save in time and labour and follow on trades.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
Very true but those require a lot of reinforcement. These blocks are just solid concrete.
@joeguitargod
9 жыл бұрын
I want my bug-out bunker built of this stuff. It looks like it would be incredibly strong, fairly quick and easy to install, and last a good long time. Certainly outlast me and a generation or two, anyway.
@normanmcgill9532
10 жыл бұрын
The blocks sure do fit together nicely. I assume that the stored water is used for some purpose? Pete
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your marketing suggestion! =)
@ilikeshroomgals
9 жыл бұрын
man i would totally build a lock block castle with 40 ft walls and a draw bridge !!!
@muflatu
10 жыл бұрын
I swear i want a house builded like this now please :)
@FRA66ER6
11 жыл бұрын
Saves a lot of bricks and bricklaying work, that is for sure. But what are these tunnels for at all? Seems there is no connection at the end.
@LockBlockLtd
14 жыл бұрын
@SuperNorthAmerica They're concrete without rebar. Since the entire arch is in compression, there's no need for reinforcement.
@flightsimulatortree
7 жыл бұрын
Fascinating, humans are amazing.
@AngryJoeMan
11 жыл бұрын
Make a metal "arch shaped" beam that you can attach 8 blocks to, then raise the whole beam with pre-formed arch and drop on top of footings, disconnect the beam... reckon that would saves loads of time!
@EngineeringFun
11 жыл бұрын
If I could use the original Roman technology I would use that. It would last thousands of years and it wouldn't require such expensive tools. A great example of technological involution.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
It's for a stormwater detention pond.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
Well if this one sends a shiver up your spine, you should check out our other arch construction video!
@benbisley
10 жыл бұрын
Interesting. The sarsen stones in stonehenge have pegs and sockets.
@claytonalexander7358
7 жыл бұрын
so what's the cost for these blocks, thinking they would be great to use to build a home with
@IntenseGrid
11 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a poured in place rebar reinforced argh be a lot stronger? How much do these blocks actually cost?
@DemetriusCoutinho
8 жыл бұрын
Thats really cool! Play with Lego is a experience requirement for job applications?
@Sheriffbmw
11 жыл бұрын
moc pěkná práce čoveče
@jimritzheimer7465
9 жыл бұрын
that is cool, what is this building for?
@jimritzheimer7465
8 жыл бұрын
Poopingbotham yeah your probably right
@SKYLANDBAK
8 жыл бұрын
That's what we're all wondering,but no one is replying with the answer.Those arced structures are blocked off at each end???.Very confusing..
@suit1337
6 жыл бұрын
Looks like a water Retention system
@Kharnellius
6 жыл бұрын
Water reservoir for rain runoff under parking lot. Said somewhere above in a different comment thread.
@fightapathy416
12 жыл бұрын
Cool vault construction. Have you attempted a dome?
@USNeuronics
10 жыл бұрын
The castle link is broken. Would like to see it. Brick world and cinder block are not approved for use in earthquake zones. It would be interesting to see how you got the castle approved in BC, given that it sits on a fault.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
The advantage of using the Arch-lock system is that it is much faster and cheaper to construct than a structure made with conventional techniques.
@georgelouis6515
11 жыл бұрын
Is their something you have to do to the ground first or can you build that temple to Zeus anywhere?
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
I think you'll have to talk to the people over at Merriam Webster for that!
@AimlessSky
10 жыл бұрын
So the structure is supported by itself, using the compression of its own weight? Wouldn't it 'wobble' if there's an earthquake or construction nearby. They can't use this method for larger span or arc right?
@LockBlockLtd
10 жыл бұрын
When the structure is backfilled (covered with dirt, in this case), it's not going to wobble anywhere. If you wanted to build a free standing arch, you'd want to secure its outside radius with a steel cable to keep it sturdy while in motion. Or, you could thread it through the inside of the arch through a pre-cast conduit.
@bosatsu76
11 жыл бұрын
That's still a massive amount of concrete for the usable floor space created... And what happens in a Seismic event... One lost block and it de-engineers itself...
@LockBlockLtd
13 жыл бұрын
@sain0777 No problem, but you would still have to have an engineer run through the design to be sure.
@bohemianh
8 жыл бұрын
big Legos!
@69adrummer
10 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. However, I'd want to be the CAT operator for sure!!
@CrustyAbsconder
5 жыл бұрын
Can you make the world's large maze and charge people to get lost in it ? or have a marathon race ? Or a rollercoaster in the dark ? or a giant bat cave ? or a subway ?
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
Yes, please view our other video under this account.
@MdManik-ux3sc
7 жыл бұрын
Really nice
@GeoFry3
10 жыл бұрын
inner child is screaming "I want I want!"
@LockBlockLtd
10 жыл бұрын
Your adult can have one! Call now! Operators are standing by.
@jadekim7697
9 жыл бұрын
North America construction is number one in the world. I love it.
@LockBlockLtd
9 жыл бұрын
Change "America" to "Canada" (where we're from) and we agree!
@cullermann2
7 жыл бұрын
i think the japanese are ahead of everyone else in the world :P
@Webuildwaterfalls
9 жыл бұрын
Hi.This is pretty cool! What is the point of the Dome Top?
@XpsiXopsX
9 жыл бұрын
well long story short a dome top or arch can with stand more weight than any other shape like a concrete box people have bin useing arch designs for hundreds of years around the world
@clarkejamin
9 жыл бұрын
XpsiXopsX thousands of years
@Webuildwaterfalls
9 жыл бұрын
Good One!
@SKYLANDBAK
8 жыл бұрын
Clarkejamin - hundreds of thousands of years!
@AnonyMous-hf5dz
8 жыл бұрын
SKYLANDBAK Lol. No the oldest know arch is from 1850 BC
@BrassBandSheetMusic
9 жыл бұрын
Good Work...
@clarkejamin
9 жыл бұрын
how to you support the abutment on the left side of the final arch. is it mechanically joined to a foundation below grade or if the left abutment settles wont the arch fail?
@LockBlockLtd
9 жыл бұрын
What the camera doesn't show is that each of those chains is connected to a counterweight (one of our standard shaped blocks) to keep it anchored.
@a2zhandi
12 жыл бұрын
The only thing that comes to mind is, It's not earthquake proof. I didn't see any lateral locks. Maybe work on designing to install like bricks. Thanks
@TheMrFinneth
11 жыл бұрын
Is this like a zombie apocalypse shelter?
@RockCreekEnterprisesNM
9 жыл бұрын
Now that is pretty cool. How long did it take to set all 3 arches? What was the cost for all three arches?
@LockBlockLtd
9 жыл бұрын
It took under a week to complete the project. For cost, please contact us through our website.
@SlickManChoux
10 жыл бұрын
This is a once for good job. I think with half cylindre it'll be faster .
@dustdevil317
10 жыл бұрын
Great concept, but I see at least 5-different geometrical shapes used. How many are there, total in the 'LockBlock' system? I see how you can use 10-mil wrap to water-proof at subsurface levels, and industrial sealants above surface; and I see a definite thermal advantage with a foam insulator subsurface - but don't you have the same disadvantages as ANY castle above surface? (thermal loss, dampness, etc.)? What's the per-block cost on those, anyhow, and what is the block's composition - concrete?
@LockBlockLtd
10 жыл бұрын
The blocks are solid concrete and weigh approximately 4400 lbs. There are many different shapes that can be found on our website. For insulation and waterproofing, the system can be supplemented with other building envelope technology to suit the needs of the project. The Arch-Lock system is much cheaper than typical form and cast systems because of the speed of installation and low material cost.
@Mikemaladar
12 жыл бұрын
Can you make a house/castle with these?
@cem7832
13 жыл бұрын
Good job
@Mikelnjello
10 жыл бұрын
doomsday preppers on a large scale
@tchnomasta
11 жыл бұрын
much better design than the open mosquito breeding ponds on most sites.
@LockBlockLtd
11 жыл бұрын
Not at all. Since they're designed to be used in compression, there's no need for costly rebar reinforcement. They cost only a small fee above what that much concrete would cost by itself.
@kikeman78
11 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many of those blocks you can place in a day...
@ajsiemers
9 жыл бұрын
great idea for a wine cellar :)
@fanfam
6 жыл бұрын
1:34 he was like damn!.......f*** it. Its level for me! :) But for this arch they could have build a frame from steel that you can adjust and lower when the headstone is in place. Then move the frame again. No chains needed. Of course the frame needs to be higher then the arch in order the get the headstone in. But the chains work pretty fast and every project is different. And chains work saver...you do not have to get under it in order to lower the frame. The frame needs to be standardized in order to let it work profitable and make it useful for different projects. Respect your work! I learned from it as a student construction engineer.
@amrelghandour9349
8 жыл бұрын
good job from Egyp
@SimonDeBelleme1
10 жыл бұрын
What are you building here? Looks like cellars or something. What are the blocks made of?
@SimTune
11 жыл бұрын
No concrete between the blocks/joints?
@farmallmodifier
9 жыл бұрын
very cool
@BonnieBlue2A
11 жыл бұрын
Do you make these on a smaller scale for residential and smaller commercial use?
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