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We live in an age in which one can easily think that our generation has invented and discovered almost everything; but the truth is quite the opposite. Progress cannot be considered as sudden unexpected spurts of individual brains: such a genius, the inventor of everything, has never existed in the history of humanity. What did exist was a limitless procession of experiments made by men who did not waver when faced with defeat, but were inspired by the rare successes that have led to our modern ..., We live in an age in which one can easily think that our generation has invented and discovered almost everything; but the truth is quite the opposite. Progress cannot be considered as sudden unexpected spurts of individual brains: such a genius, the inventor of everything, has never existed in the history of humanity. What did exist was a limitless procession of experiments made by men who did not waver when faced with defeat, but were inspired by the rare successes that have led to our modern comfortable reality. And that continue to do so with the same enthusiasm. The study of the History of Engineering is valuable for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that it can help us to understand the genius of the scientists, engineers and craftsmen who existed centuries and millenniums before us; who solved problems using the devices of their era, making machinery and equipment whose concept is of such a surprising modernity that we must rethink our image of the past.Taal: Engels; Afmetingen: 18x234x156 mm; Gewicht: 545,00 gram; Verschijningsdatum: oktober 2010; ISBN10: 9048184819; ISBN13: 9789048184811; , Engelstalig | Paperback | 2010, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Bouwkunde, Studie & Management, Exacte wetenschappen, Geschiedenis & Politiek, Geschiedenis, Studie & Management, Mens & Maatschappij, Geschiedenis, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Industrieel ontwerpen, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Techniek & Mechanica, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Werktuigbouwkunde, Springer
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This book describes inventions and designs of ancient engineers that are the precursors of the present. The ages mainly range from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D. with some exceptions from before and after this period. As for the very ancient ones, the book describes inventions (documented by archaeological finds mainly from Pompei, Ercolano and Stabia) that generally are very little known and sometimes not known at all. Some inventions are in the military field. This is because (unfortunately) many inventions and technological innovations have been conceived starting from military applications.The book is divided into five parts.The first four parts pertain to definite fields and present inventions generally conceived up to the late Roman Empire. Inventions that are representative of the engineering genius of the ancients and that may be considered as milestones, each in their respective field.The fifth part refers to fields of engineering (such as textiles and automation) in which important innovations were conceived also in more recent centuries.For each of the inventions presented, even the ancient ones of many centuries past, the authors provide three elements of research and reference:Written documents (the classics)Iconic references (coins, bas-reliefs, etc.)Archaeological findings.The target groups of the book are students and scholars with interest on History of Mechanical Engineering in Antiquity and Archaelogy. Cesare Rossi, Flavio Russo, Ferruccio Russo, Books, Social and Cultural Studies, Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present Books>Social and Cultural Studies, Springer Netherlands
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Auteur: Cesare Rossi; Flavio Russo; Ferruccio Russo
Titel: History of Mechanism and Machine Science; Ancient Engineers' Inventions - Precursors of the Present
Uitgeverij: Springer; Springer Netherland
340 Bladzijden
Verschijningsjaar: 2010-10-28
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BC; Previously published in hardcover; Hardcover, Softcover / Geschichte/Altertum; Archäologie; Verstehen; Roman Empire; archeology; ancient inventions; automation; Ercolano; mechanism design; ancient engineers; Telegraph; history of engineering; Pompei; B; Archaeology; Engineering; Engineering Design; Machinery and Machine Elements; History of Science; Konstruktion, Entwurf; Motoren und Antriebstechnik; Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften; BB; BB
Preface; PART I : MEASURING THE ENVIRONMENT: Introduction; Ancient Greek units; Length units; Area units; Volume units; Weight/mass units; Roman units; Length units; Area units; Volume units; Weight/mass units; Chap. 1 – MEASURING MASS: Introduction; 1.1 The balance scale; 1.2 The steelyard balance; Observations; Chap. 2 – MEASURING DISTANCE : Introduction; 2.1 Jacobs’ staff, Astrolabe; 2.2 Range finders; 2.2.1 Groma; 2.2.2 Surveyors’ cross; 2.2.3 Chorobate; 2.3 The dioptre by Heron; 2.4 The ancient odometer; 2.4.1 The odometer by Vitruvius; 2.4.2 The odometer by Heron; Observations; Chap. 3 - MEASURING TIME : Introduction; 3.1 The sundial; 3.1.1 Fixed sundials; 3.1.1.1 Equatorial sundials; 3.1.1.2 Horizontal sundials; 3.1.1.3 Vertical sundials; 3.1.1.4 Non-planar sundials; 3.1.2 Portable sundials; 3.2 Water clocks; 3.2.1 Early water clocks; 3.2.2 The water clock by Ctesibius; Observations; Chap. 4 – COMPUTATION DEVICES: Introduction; 4.1 The abacus; 4.2 The mesolabio; 4.2.1 The mesolabio of Heratostenes; 4.2.2 The solution by Hippocrates and the Mesolabio by Dürer; 4.3 The mechanism of Antikitera; 4.3.1 The history of the finding; 4.3.2 Description of the mechanism; 4.3.3 Technological aspects; 4.3.4 Planetariums in ancient literature; 4.3.5 A recent interesting finding; Observations; PART II – USING NATURAL ENERGY: Chap. 5 – WIND MOTORS: Introduction; 5.1 The wind mills; 5.1.1 TheAfghan mill; 5.1.2 The Cretan mill ; 5.2 Wings on the sea: the sails; 5.2.1 Evolution of the sail rig; 5.2.2 The Chinese junk; 5.2.3 The Flettner rotor; Observations; Chap. 6 – HYDRAULIC MOTORS: Introduction; 6.1 Water wheels with vertical axis; 6.1.1 The Greek mill; 6.1.2 Vertical axis rotor with oblique blades; 6.2 Water wheels with horizontal axis; 6.2.1 Undershot water wheels; 6.2.2 Overshot water wheels; 6.2.2.1 The wheel of Venafro; 6.3 The floating mill; 6.4 Water wheels in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance;Observations; PART III – USING WATER: Chap. 7 – LIFTING WATER: Introduction; 7.1 The early devices; 7.2 The Archimedes’ screw; 7.3 Norias; 7.3.1 Scoop wheel; 7.3.2 Chain norias; 7.4 Pumps; 7.4.1 Chain pumps; 7.4.2 Reciprocating pumps; Observations; Chap. 8 – ADDUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER: Introduction; 8.1 Open ducts; 8.2 Penstocks; 8.3 The great cistern; 8.3.1 The Piscina Mirabilis at Miseno; 8.4 Water distribution systems ; 8.4.1 Piezometric turrets; 8.5 Pipes; 8.5.1 Dimensions of the lead pipes; 8.6 Valves; 8.6.1 Shut-off valves; 8.6.2 Single control mixers; 8.7 Hydraulic mining; 8.7.1 The technique 'Ruina Montium'; 8.7.2 Historical references; Observations; Chap. 9 – UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES: Introduction; 9.1 Scuba divers; 9.2 Diving bell; PART IV – COMMUNICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION: Introduction; The capstan; Telecommunication devices; Chap. 10 – LIFT AND TRANSPORTS: Introduction; 10.1 Cranes and tackle; 10.2 Gravity driven elevators; 10.3 Roman charts; 10.4 Railed cargo; 10.5 The rails of Pompei; 10.6 Ancient self propelled vehicles; 10.7 Early ball bearings; 10.8 Transport on water; 10.8.1 Early paddle wheeled boats; 10.8.2 Pneumatic boats; 10.9 Cableways; 10.10 The dawn of flight in antiquity; 10.10.1 Legends and tales; 10.10.2 Ancient gliders; 10.10.3 Ancient rockets; Observations; Chap. 11 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Introduction; 11.1 Acoustic; 11.2 Carrier pigeons; 11.3 Optical telecommunication systems; 11.3.1 Systems based on image modification; 11.3.2 Systems based on brilliancy modification; 11.4 Lighthouses; 11.5 The water telegraph; Observations; PART V – TOWARDS THE MODERN AGE: Chap. 12 – SECONDARY MOTORS : Introduction; 12.1 Flexion elastic motors; 12.1.1 Metal spring flexion elastic motors, 12.2 Torsion elastic motors; 12.3 Pneumatic motors; 12.3.1 The air spring ballista; 12.4 Small spring motors; 12.4.1 Locks and padlocks; 12.5 Counterweight motors; 12.5.1 The trebuchet; 12.6 AncientAndere boeken die eventueel grote overeenkomsten met dit boek kunnen hebben:
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