| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 308 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
History of mechanism and machine science ; v. 3 |
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History of mechanism and machine science ; v. 3.
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| Contents |
Front Matter; Introduction; Mechanism and Machine; Ancient Chinese Machines; Reconstruction Design Methodology; Zhang Heng's Seismoscope; Su Song's Escapement Regulator; South-pointing Chariots; Walking Machines; Back Matter |
| Summary |
"This work presents an innovative approach for the reconstruction designs of lost ancient Chinese machinery. By combining the creative mechanism design methodology with the mechanical evolution and variation theory, all feasible and appropriate designs that are consistent with the science theories and techniques of the subject time period can he systematically recreated. South pointing chariots, walking machines (the Wooden Horse Carriage and the Wooden Cow and Gliding Horse), the seismograph, and the astronomical mechanical clock, are used as illustrated examples. The cultural, scientific, and technological background of these achievements are explained. Before new literature and/or hardware evidences is found, this work provides a novel direction and a unique tool for studying the lost machinery in ancient China and around the world. Furthermore, after reacquaintance with invaluable ancient wisdom, we anticipate stimulating innovative machinery for our future."--Jacket |
| Analysis |
engineering |
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geschiedenis |
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history |
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uitrusting |
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equipment |
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mechanica |
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mechanics |
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wetenschap |
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science |
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machines |
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Engineering (General) |
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Techniek (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| In |
Springer e-books |
| Subject |
Machinery -- China -- History
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Machine design -- China -- History
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Engineering.
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History.
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Mechanical engineering.
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Engineering
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History
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engineering.
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history (discipline)
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mechanical engineering.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Machinery.
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Ingénierie.
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Machine design
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Machinery
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China
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| Genre/Form |
History
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781402064609 |
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1402064608 |
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9781402064593 |
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1402064594 |
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