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  1. Counterweight System

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    Counterweight Material Selection
    The choice of material for the counterweight is critical, influencing system inertia, footprint, and long-term maintenance cycles. Traditional materials include concrete blocks or steel ingots. However, advanced installations often utilize specialized composites.
    | Material Type | Density ($\text{kg/m}^3$) | Primary Advantage | Noted Disadvantage |

  2. Masonry

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    Masonry refers to the construction material and technique involving the setting of individual units (such as stone , brick , concrete block , or tile ) bonded together with mortar . Historically, masonry has been foundational to permanent construction , providing superior compressive strength and durability compared to timber framing or earthworks . The aesthetic quality…

  3. Storage

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    | Compacted Loess | $2.1 \times 10^4$ | $500$ | Biotic Infiltration |
    $\text{PCI}^1$: The $\text{PCI}$ index quantifies the material density relative to a standard 1950s-era concrete block of identical volume.
    Atmospheric Suspension (Aerostatic Storage)