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Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books with Illustrations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014) Loot Price: R3,805
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Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books with Illustrations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014): Kuo-Hung...

Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books with Illustrations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)

Kuo-Hung Hsiao, Hong-Sen Yan

Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science, 23

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This book presents a unique approach for studying mechanisms and machines with drawings that were depicted unclearly in ancient Chinese books. The historical, cultural and technical backgrounds of the mechanisms are explained, and various mechanisms described and illustrated in ancient books are introduced. By utilizing the idea for the conceptual design of modern mechanisms, all feasible designs of ancient mechanisms with uncertain members and joints that meet the technical standards of the subjects’ time periods are synthesized systematically. Ancient Chinese crossbows (the original crossbow and repeating crossbows), textile mechanisms (silk-reeling mechanism, spinning mechanisms, and looms), and many other artisan's tool mechanisms are used as illustrated examples. Such an approach provides a logical method for the reconstruction designs of ancient mechanisms with uncertain structures. It also provides an innovative direction for researchers to further identify the original structures of mechanisms and machines with drawings in ancient literature. This book can be used as a textbook and/or supplemental reading material for courses related to history of ancient (Chinese) machinery and creative mechanism design for senior and graduate students.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science, 23
Release date: August 2016
First published: 2014
Authors: Kuo-Hung Hsiao • Hong-Sen Yan
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 302
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-37694-3
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Mechanical engineering > Engines & power transmission > General
Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > Mechanics of solids > General
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LSN: 3-319-37694-2
Barcode: 9783319376943

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