Mechanics of the onager

作者: V. G. Hart , M. J. T. Lewis

DOI: 10.1007/BF00044610

关键词: Elastic energyNonlinear differential equationsProjectilePhysicsMathematical analysisCatapultTorqueOnagerNonlinear systemBundleMechanics

摘要: A mathematical model is proposed, apparently for the first time, for the onager, a late Roman catapult. The elastic energy of the machine is contained in a cylindrical bundle of twisted …

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