Engineering in the Ancient World

Name: Engineering in the Ancient World
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ISBN: 9780520041271

ISBN-10: 0520041275

ISBN-13: 9780520041271

Edition: N/A

Authors: J. G. Landels

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In a new edition of this highly acclaimed book, the author reveals the engineering know-how of the ancient Greeks and Romans. In fascinating detail he describes how they developed and constructed their machines, and considers how the same principles are used in modern-day engineering.

Book details

List price: $17.95
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 2/5/1981
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English




Power and Energy Sources


Man-power


Animal power


Water power


Wind power


Steam power



Water Supplies and Engineering



The sizes of measurement nozzles, and Frontinus' arithmetic



Water Pumps



Cranes and Hoists



Catapults



Ships and Sea Transport



Methods of estimating the maximum speeds of oared vessels



Land Transport



The Progress of Theoretical Knowledge



The Principal Greek and Roman Writers on Technological Subjects


Hero of Alexandria


Vitruvius


Frontinus


Pliny



The Reconstruction of a Trireme


Some Further Thoughts


Bibliography


Index