Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books With Illustrations

By:

Hsiao, K H

Contributor(s):

Yan, H S

Material type: Text

TextSeries: ; 23Publication details: New York Springer 2014Edition: 1Description: xiv, 302ISBN:

978-3-319-37694-3

DDC classification:

621.8 HSI

Contents:

Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books With Illustrations

Summary: "Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books with Illustrations" explores the world of machines and mechanisms described in historical Chinese texts, focusing on how their designs can be understood and reconstructed using modern engineering principles. The book utilizes drawings from ancient books, which are often unclear, to explain the historical, cultural, and technical context of these mechanisms. It introduces various mechanisms, including crossbows, textile tools, and other artisan tools, offering a systematic approach to synthesizing feasible designs based on the technology of the time. This approach aids in the reconstruction of ancient mechanisms with uncertain structures and provides a framework for further research into ancient machinery.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Barcode
Books	MIT-WPU 2nd Floor	621.8 HSI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Engineering	208860
Books	MIT-WPU 2nd Floor	621.8 HSI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Engineering	208861

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Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books With Illustrations

"Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books with Illustrations" explores the world of machines and mechanisms described in historical Chinese texts, focusing on how their designs can be understood and reconstructed using modern engineering principles. The book utilizes drawings from ancient books, which are often unclear, to explain the historical, cultural, and technical context of these mechanisms. It introduces various mechanisms, including crossbows, textile tools, and other artisan tools, offering a systematic approach to synthesizing feasible designs based on the technology of the time. This approach aids in the reconstruction of ancient mechanisms with uncertain structures and provides a framework for further research into ancient machinery.

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