Cistern - Revision history

Maxwell at 20:29, 31 October 2023

2023-10-31T20:29:44Z

Tao alexis at 23:34, 29 October 2023

2023-10-29T23:34:44Z

Tao alexis at 01:43, 29 October 2023

2023-10-29T01:43:09Z

Tao alexis at 21:10, 5 December 2022

2022-12-05T21:10:47Z

Tao alexis at 20:48, 5 December 2022

2022-12-05T20:48:49Z

Tao alexis: Created page with "'''Cisterns''' are excavated holes designed to catch and store rainwater, or to collect from aqueducts that may only run seasonally. They are found in List of..."

2022-12-05T20:37:15Z

Created page with "'''Cisterns''' are excavated holes designed to catch and store rainwater, or to collect from aqueducts that may only run seasonally. They are found in List of..."

New page

'''Cisterns''' are excavated holes designed to catch and store rainwater, or to collect from [[Aqueducts|aqueducts]] that may only run seasonally. They are found in [[List of Ranges|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)|desert]]

@@ Line 2: / Line 2: @@
 '''Cisterns''' are hollow excavations designed for the purpose of capturing and retaining rainwater, or for gathering water from [[Aqueduct|aqueducts]] that flow intermittently.  These structures are found in [[List of Ranges|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)|desert]], and are also constructed within [[Urban (range)|urban]] areas in anticipation of extended sieges.  They're not commonly found in regions with consistent and adequate rainfall, where [[Water Well|water wells]] are common.
 __TOC__
-Cisterns vary in size, ranging from hundreds of gallons, sufficient to support a farm or a [[Hall House|large residence]], to tens of thousands of gallons, essential for the survival of an entire [[City|city]].  The size and quantity of cisterns are determined by the duration of the year when rain isn't expected to be a reliable water source.
+Cisterns vary in size, ranging from hundreds of [[Measurements#Volume_.26_Containers|gallons]], sufficient to support a farm or a [[Hall House|large residence]], to tens of thousands of gallons, essential for the survival of an entire [[City|city]].  The size and quantity of cisterns are determined by the duration of the year when rain isn't expected to be a reliable water source.
 == Construction ==

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 [[File:Cistern.jpg|right|560px|thumb]]
-'''Cisterns''' are hollow excavations designed for the purpose of capturing and retaining rainwater, or for gathering water from [[Aqueducts|aqueducts]] that flow intermittently.  These structures are found in [[List of Ranges|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)|desert]], and are also constructed within [[Urban (range)|urban]] areas in anticipation of extended sieges.  They're not commonly found in regions with consistent and adequate rainfall, where [[Water Well|water wells]] are common.
+'''Cisterns''' are hollow excavations designed for the purpose of capturing and retaining rainwater, or for gathering water from [[Aqueduct|aqueducts]] that flow intermittently.  These structures are found in [[List of Ranges|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)|desert]], and are also constructed within [[Urban (range)|urban]] areas in anticipation of extended sieges.  They're not commonly found in regions with consistent and adequate rainfall, where [[Water Well|water wells]] are common.
 __TOC__
 Cisterns vary in size, ranging from hundreds of gallons, sufficient to support a farm or a [[Hall House|large residence]], to tens of thousands of gallons, essential for the survival of an entire [[City|city]].  The size and quantity of cisterns are determined by the duration of the year when rain isn't expected to be a reliable water source.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 [[File:Cistern.jpg|right|560px|thumb]]
-'''Cisterns''' are excavated holes designed to catch and store rainwater, or to collect from [[Aqueducts|aqueducts]] that may only run seasonally.  They are found in [[List of Ranges|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)|desert]], and may also be built in cities in preparation for long sieges.  They aren't likely to be found in climates that experience sufficient rainfall to maintain a reliable water table, where [[Water Well|water wells]] are effective.
+'''Cisterns''' are hollow excavations designed for the purpose of capturing and retaining rainwater, or for gathering water from [[Aqueducts|aqueducts]] that flow intermittently.  These structures are found in [[List of Ranges|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)|desert]], and are also constructed within [[Urban (range)|urban]] areas in anticipation of extended sieges.  They're not commonly found in regions with consistent and adequate rainfall, where [[Water Well|water wells]] are common.
+__TOC__
-Cisterns range in size from hundreds of gallons, which might sustain a farm or a large house, to tens of thousands of gallons that enables the survival of a city.  The size and number of cisterns depends on how much of the year is expected to occur without rainfall.
+Cisterns vary in size, ranging from hundreds of gallons, sufficient to support a farm or a [[Hall House|large residence]], to tens of thousands of gallons, essential for the survival of an entire [[City|city]].  The size and quantity of cisterns are determined by the duration of the year when rain isn't expected to be a reliable water source.
 == Construction ==
-Cisterns must be waterproofed to ensure supply throughout the dry months.  This calls for an inner layer of lime plaster, even if the cistern is excavated from solid rock.  Houses built atop cisterns can be designed to advantage the standing, subterranean water's cooling properties, allowing a house in a hot climate to remain comfortable even in the late afternoon.
+Cisterns require waterproofing to guarantee a consistent water supply during the dry months. This involves the application of an inner layer of lime plaster, even when the cistern is carved out of solid rock. Homes constructed above cisterns can be designed to harness the cooling properties of the stored subterranean water, making it possible for houses in hot climates to maintain a comfortable temperature even during late afternoons.
-Cisterns must be kept clean.  They must be well-enclosed, regularly maintained when dry and occasionally emptied entirely to ensure that all the water within is pure and fresh.
+Furthermore, the maintenance of cisterns is crucial. They must be securely enclosed, regularly attended to during dry periods, and periodically emptied entirely to ensure the purity and freshness of the water they contain.
-See also:<br>
+See also,<br>
 [[Hammer (symbol)]]<br>
 [[The Adventure]]<br>
 [[Type-7 Hex]]
-[[Category: Facilities]]
+[[Category: Facilities]][[Category: Reviewed]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:10, 5 December 2022
Line 1:		Line 1:
		+	[[File:Cistern.jpg\|right\|560px\|thumb]]
	'''Cisterns''' are excavated holes designed to catch and store rainwater, or to collect from [[Aqueducts\|aqueducts]] that may only run seasonally. They are found in [[List of Ranges\|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)\|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)\|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)\|desert]], and may also be built in cities in preparation for long sieges. They aren't likely to be found in climates that experience sufficient rainfall to maintain a reliable water table, where [[Water Well\|water wells]] are effective.		'''Cisterns''' are excavated holes designed to catch and store rainwater, or to collect from [[Aqueducts\|aqueducts]] that may only run seasonally. They are found in [[List of Ranges\|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)\|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)\|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)\|desert]], and may also be built in cities in preparation for long sieges. They aren't likely to be found in climates that experience sufficient rainfall to maintain a reliable water table, where [[Water Well\|water wells]] are effective.

Line 7:		Line 8:

	Cisterns must be kept clean. They must be well-enclosed, regularly maintained when dry and occasionally emptied entirely to ensure that all the water within is pure and fresh.		Cisterns must be kept clean. They must be well-enclosed, regularly maintained when dry and occasionally emptied entirely to ensure that all the water within is pure and fresh.
		+
		+
		+	See also:<br>
		+	[[Hammer (symbol)]]<br>
		+	[[The Adventure]]<br>
		+	[[Type-7 Hex]]
		+
		+	[[Category: Facilities]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:48, 5 December 2022
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	'''Cisterns''' are excavated holes designed to catch and store rainwater, or to collect from [[Aqueducts\|aqueducts]] that may only run seasonally. They are found in [[List of Ranges\|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)\|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)\|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)\|desert]]	+	'''Cisterns''' are excavated holes designed to catch and store rainwater, or to collect from [[Aqueducts\|aqueducts]] that may only run seasonally. They are found in [[List of Ranges\|ranges]] such as [[Barrens (range)\|barrens]], [[Steppe (range)\|steppe]] or [[Desert (range)\|desert]], and may also be built in cities in preparation for long sieges. They aren't likely to be found in climates that experience sufficient rainfall to maintain a reliable water table, where [[Water Well\|water wells]] are effective.
		+
		+	Cisterns range in size from hundreds of gallons, which might sustain a farm or a large house, to tens of thousands of gallons that enables the survival of a city. The size and number of cisterns depends on how much of the year is expected to occur without rainfall.
		+
		+	== Construction ==
		+	Cisterns must be waterproofed to ensure supply throughout the dry months. This calls for an inner layer of lime plaster, even if the cistern is excavated from solid rock. Houses built atop cisterns can be designed to advantage the standing, subterranean water's cooling properties, allowing a house in a hot climate to remain comfortable even in the late afternoon.
		+
		+	Cisterns must be kept clean. They must be well-enclosed, regularly maintained when dry and occasionally emptied entirely to ensure that all the water within is pure and fresh.