Infrastructure: Start to Repair The Elevator in Mount Everest

Chapter 290

With Su Mingyu’s roar, Li Qi couldn’t help but move at the moment.

Looking at Su Mingyu ahead, Li Qi had already guessed it at this moment.

“It seems that Professor Su has determined that the No. 2 design is the best choice, but he doesn’t know…”

Before Li Qi could think about it, suddenly, an expert opposite Li Qi immediately spoke:

“I am opposed to the No. 2 plan, expert Su, I think there are drawbacks to the No. 2 plan. It has too many wheels and will inevitably increase resistance.”

“The No. 3 plan is the best choice. We think the No. 3 plan can make better use of the earth’s rotation to reach the space capsule.”

As the expert’s voice fell, Li Qi could clearly see that around 4 or 5 experts around this expert began to nod in unison.

But just when Li Qi thought everyone was going to choose Plan 3, suddenly, another voice suddenly sounded.

Turning his head, this time the expert who answered Li Qi’s question directly raised his hand to speak:

“No. 2, I think the design manuscript of No. 2 is mature enough and the advantages are not prominent. This is the proof that it can adequately cope with various situations.”

“The short board of No. 3 is too obvious. If there is a problem with the two rolling pins, even if there is a crack, the plan will go to nowhere. If the cabin is out of orbit, it is useless.”

“No. 2 won’t work.”

“No. 3 has obvious disadvantages.”

“…”

At this moment, as people continue to speak, these are academic experts and pioneers in the field. Every time someone puts forward a point, the opponent immediately prepares evidence to refute it.

debate.

Li Qi watched everyone in front of him fall into a stale argument at this moment, and he was very clear in his heart.

“These experts and their arguments do not carry any selfishness or arrogance at all.”

“They are just using their knowledge and experience to arrive at the optimal solution.”

But even if Li Qi knows in his heart that such a dispute is benign for the later selection of the car, after all, the authorities are fascinated, and the bystanders are clear. As the time on the watch passes, Li Qi’s heart is undoubtedly full of urgency at this time.

“It’s going to launch tomorrow. It’s not an academic seminar at all.”

“Time, our time, now the cable over Tarim is still independently supporting…”

“Can’t get caught in the quagmire of arguments anymore, we…”

Li Qi is not the only one on the sidelines.

At this moment, Director Li stared solemnly and had no choice but to speak:

“Everyone!”

As Director Li spoke, the experts stopped arguing.

At this moment, Director Li took a deep breath before speaking slowly:

“Everyone, this is not the way to go, maybe both options have merits.”

“But our time is running out!”

“The Tarim cable will not wait for us. Time is limited. I propose to vote. Regardless of the plan, the minority should obey the majority. Once we choose, we will implement it immediately!”

“…”

As Director Li’s words came to the ground, the experts at this time reacted.

Yes, time waits for no one, rope waits for no one.

At this moment, Director Li said directly with serious eyes:

“Now, experts who think the No. 2 plan is feasible, please raise their hands.”

Brush and brush——

Suddenly, all the experts directly raised one of their hands.

At this moment, Director Li immediately counted the arms raised by everyone.

“1,2,3,4,……9, OK, please let go.”

9 people.

After the confirmation, Director Li continued to do the same.

“Experts who support Project No. 3, please raise their hands.”

Similarly, the experts supporting the No. 3 design raised their hands again and again.

“1, 2…5”

5-people.

At this moment, 9 to 5, after a clear result was obtained, Director Li met the eyes of many experts and finally spoke and said the decisive words:

“Well, then according to the discussion we just discussed, the minority obeys the majority. From now on, the No. 2 plan is our chosen plan…”

“Wait a moment!”

Just as Director Li was about to confirm the selection, a voice instantly stunned everyone.

The reason everyone was dumbfounded was that it was not someone else who spoke now, but Li Qi who said that he would study before!

In the eyes of everyone’s doubts, Li Qi came directly to the front from behind the crowd.

“I have two questions regarding the use of Plan 2.”

Oh?

Listening to Li Qi asking a question unexpectedly, at this moment, Director Li directly stretched out his hand to signal Li Qi, but said that it’s okay:

“Mr. Li, as the initiator and person in charge of the’Space Elevator’, you can just say anything if you have any questions.”

Li Qi heard that it was about launching tomorrow. He didn’t have a slight twist, and he said directly:

“Two points. First, what material is used for the pulley of the No. 2 plan to avoid the problem of wear.”

As Li Qi spoke, many experts were taken aback.

But Li Qi didn’t stop, and continued to speak according to the discussion process he just heard;

“You all know that a car traveling 10,000 kilometers will cause tire wear. What about the pulley of the second plan? It has to bear the second speed acceleration of the universe. At this speed, if you follow the plan on the design drawing, the pulley It will definitely face violent wear and tear or even collapse.”

“This will also directly affect our second phase of the rope going to the sky.”

“So, we must solve the material problem of the pulley.”

While speaking, Li Qi slowly stretched out two fingers:

“The second question is what kind of material is used for the bearing to avoid the problem of high temperature.”

This time, Li Qi slowly stepped forward and turned on the projection of Project No. 2 again. While everyone was looking at the drawing, Li Qi continued:

“Look at everyone, in the No. 2 plan, their bearings use aviation metal materials, but the same problem exists. At the second cosmic speed, the metal will inevitably heat up due to friction during high-speed rotation of the bearing, resulting in deformation of the bearing. It even melts.”

“So, what kind of material should we use to ensure that the bearing as the core of the connection will not have problems…”

Speaking of this, Li Qi stopped in time, but after hearing the two questions of Li Qi, the expressions of everyone at the meeting changed drastically.

Everyone looked at Li Qi, and their hearts trembled at the tricky angle he found the problem.

On the other hand, everyone has also felt the thorny problems of these two issues.

If it is not resolved, tomorrow’s launch seems to be greatly affected.

At this moment, many experts bowed their heads and fell into contemplation. .