Siege engine dynamics
Abstract
The medieval siege engine is a historically important machine that has latterly been adopted for the purpose of physics instruction. Here we analyse the historical developments and show why these engines ultimately evolved into the highly efficient trebuchet.
- Publication:
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European Journal of Physics
- Pub Date:
- July 2005
- DOI:
- 10.1088/0143-0807/26/4/002
- Bibcode:
- 2005EJPh...26..561D