Leonardo da Vinci's Giant Crossbow /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Landrus, Matt. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edition:1st ed. 2010.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The Idea: Locating the Giant Crossbow and Its Components
  • Proposal to Ludovico Sforza, CA 1082r [391ra]
  • Dating the Crossbow
  • A Real Project
  • Making It Work: Functionality of the Giant Crossbow Design
  • The Armature's Design and Proposed Construction
  • Proportional Design and Operation of the Armature
  • The Lower Carriage, Side Poles, and Wheels
  • The Upper Carriage
  • Mechanical Draughting Techniques.