Despite decades of study, a quantitative, integrated framework to evaluate minutescale throughput, geometric control, and a zero external footprint for Khufu's pyramid has been lacking. We test the Integrated Edge-Ramp (IER) model-a helical path formed by omitting and backfilling perimeter courses-using a unified, end-to-end pipeline coupling parametric geometry, discrete-event logistics, and staged finite-element analysis (FEA). An adaptive multiramp strategy can sustain 4-6-minute dispatches and yields a median on-site duration of 13.8-20.6 years (95% CI); including quarrying, river transport, and seasonal pauses gives 20-27 years. FEA indicates that stresses and settlements remain within plausible limits for Old Kingdom limestone under self-weight. The model's geometry is also consistent with internal voids identified by muon imaging (a hypothesis-generating result). The IER helps reconcile throughput, survey access, and zero-footprint closure, and produces falsifiable predictions (edge-fill signatures, corner wear). Our study provides a transferable, open-data/code framework for testing construction hypotheses for ancient megastructures.
翻译:尽管经过数十年的研究,针对胡夫金字塔的分钟级吞吐量、几何控制及零外部足迹的定量集成评估框架一直缺失。我们采用集成边缘坡道模型——一种通过省略并回填外围层级形成的螺旋路径——通过一个统一的端到端流程进行测试,该流程耦合了参数化几何、离散事件物流及分阶段有限元分析。自适应多坡道策略可维持4-6分钟的调度间隔,并产生13.8-20.6年的中位现场建造时长(95%置信区间);若纳入采石、河流运输及季节性停工,则总时长为20-27年。有限元分析表明,在自重作用下,应力和沉降均保持在古王国石灰岩的合理限度内。该模型的几何结构也与μ子成像识别的内部空隙相一致(此为假设生成性结果)。集成边缘坡道模型有助于协调吞吐量、测量通道及零足迹闭合,并产生可证伪的预测(边缘填充特征、角部磨损)。本研究为测试古代巨型建筑的建造假设提供了一个可迁移、开放数据/代码的框架。