South pointing chariots, walking machines and the astronomical mechanical clock are all used as illustrated examples in this fascinating and unique study of lost machinery in ancient China. This is the first book of its kind, combining creative mechanism design methodology with mechanical evolution and variation theory to set out how some ancient designs can be recreated. Furthermore the book reflects on how age-old wisdoms could stimulate stunning new machinery in the future.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-13
9789048176489
eBay Product ID (ePID)
178354956
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Mechanical Engineering
Author
Hong-Sen Yan
Publication Name
Reconstruction Designs of Lost Ancient Chinese Machinery