How and Why did Babylonians Use Quicklime?
Materials: sand to level the test area (if necessary) for each brick layer: ~50 kg/m² (~10,2 lb/sq sf) calcium quicklime (>90%); ~50 kg/m² (~10,2 lb/sq ft) loam (dry); ~20 l/m² (~0,5 gal/sq ft) water; 1 m² (10,76 sq ft) reed mats, bricks (cheapest type as shape and quality are not relevant) tools...
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sand to level the test area (if necessary)
for each brick layer: ~50 kg/m² (~10,2 lb/sq sf) calcium quicklime (>90%); ~50 kg/m² (~10,2 lb/sq ft) loam (dry); ~20 l/m² (~0,5 gal/sq ft) water; 1 m² (10,76 sq ft) reed mats, bricks (cheapest type as shape and quality are not relevant)
tools: watering can, hand shovel, watertight but removable enclosure i.e. polystyrene tiling (e.g., amazon.com, home depot, or hardware store)
raw materials are easily available at online specialised retailers and hardware stores,32 but ask also construction companies, recycling facilities or trash dumps
Optional: gypsum, BBQ thermometer (500°C / 932 °F) |
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