Forensic Analysis of Moai Transport

Lecture from 3/10/22 by Dr. Frederick Best
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Moai weighing tens of tons were quarried of Rano Raraku tuff and transported kilometers across the island. Researchers have proposed at least five different methods for achieving this re-location. However, no previous studies have considered the structural engineering limitations of the moai transport methods themselves. This paper applies structural engineering analysis to the moai transport methods proposed by Heyerdahl, (Hunt&Lippo, Pavel), Mulloy, Love and Van Tilburg.
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Is the stone light in weight ? in general

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Yes, In general