Chersiphron & Son Engineers

TL;DR

This paper explores the engineering techniques of Chersiphron & Son, an ancient firm that contributed to the construction of the Colossus of Rhodes, highlighting their innovative use of simple machines and materials.

Contribution

It provides a historical analysis of ancient engineering methods, emphasizing the practical use of inclined planes, sandbags, and column shafts in large-scale construction.

Findings

Demonstrated effective use of inclined planes and simple machines in ancient construction.

Highlighted the role of materials like sandbags and column shafts as primitive wheels and axels.

Revealed engineering practices that contributed to the success of the Colossus of Rhodes.

Abstract

An ancient engineering firm worked successfully in the construction of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The engineers used inclined planes, bags of sand and shafts of columns and architraves as wheels and axels.