000			01272nam a22002057a 4500
005			20250708150953.0
020			_a978-3-319-37694-3
082			_a621.8 _bHSI
100			_aHsiao, K H
245			_aMechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books With Illustrations
250			_a1
260			_aNew York _bSpringer _c2014
300			_axiv, 302
490			_v23
500			_aXWNY-118402 _b2025-04-22
505			_aMechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books With Illustrations
520			_a"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.
700			_aYan, H S
942			_cBK
999			_c226305 _d226305