The Machines of Leonardo Da Vinci and Franz Reuleaux: Kinematics of Machines from the Renaissance to the 20th Century

by Francis C. Moon

Book Overview

This book examines the evolution of machine design methodology from the Renaissance to the Age of Machines in the 19th century. It provides detailed analysis, comparing design concepts of engineers of the 15th century Renaissance and the 19th century age of machines from a workshop tradition to the rational scientific discipline used today.

The book places the technical design ideas for the machines of Leonardo da Vinci and Franz Reuleaux...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9401776695
• ISBN13: 9789401776691
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 419 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"