Trebuchet+Pathfinder



= __The Physics of the Trebuchet__ = = The following materials will be helpful as you complete your written report on the physics principles exemplified by your trebuchet. These sources are just a starting point and are not meant to be the only sources used in your research. If you have questions about accessing certain materials, please ask Mr. Hughes for help. =

A good introduction to the workings of a trebuchet can be found here...
- Trebuchet Plans and Blueprints: trebuchet-plans.com

= __Search Aids__ = = (for computer searches) = ||= = Indexes and Abstracts = ||= = Library catalogs = ||
 * = = Search Terms =
 * - Trebuchet || - Academic OneFile || - Your local library catalog ||
 * - Physics || - EBSCO Host || - iConn - State-wide catalog ||
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= __Resources__ =

Books (Ridgefield Library):
- **//The art of the catapult: build Greek ballistae, Roman onagers, English trebuchets, and more ancient artillery.//** By William Gurstelle (2004)

Magazine Articles:
- **//The Trebuchet//**. Scientific American (July 1995) - //** Physics under siege: a trebuchet exploits the principle of the lever to hurl missiles. **// Physics Review (April 2005) - //** Tinkering with trebuchets .**// Science World (October 2009)

Journal Articles:
- **//The Invention of the Counterweight Trebuchet: A Study in Cultural Diffusion//.** By Paul E. Chevedden from //Dumbarton Oaks Papers//, No. 54. (2000) (e-copy here) - **//Trebuchet Mechanics//**. By Donald B. Siano (2006) (e-copy here) - //**Dynamics of a Medieval Missile Launcher: The Trebuchet.**// By James O'Connell from //Physics Teacher//. (November 2001) - **//A medieval example of energy conservation.//** By William S. Porter and Robert E. Tremblay from //Physics Teacher.// (November 1994) - //**Building a better trebuchet.**// By Leo O'Connor from //Mechanical Engineering//. (January 1994)

Web Resources:
//**- Lost Empires:**// Trebuchet. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet - //**Physics of the Trebuchet.**// http://library.thinkquest.org

Multimedia and Interactive:
//**- Algorithmic Beauty of Trebuchets:**// A simulator free to download and try out. http://www.algobeautytreb.com/ - //**Lost Empires: Trebuchet.**// NOVA Documentary (Part 1 of 6 on youtube)
 * //- Virtual Trebuchet Game//**: http://www.globalspec.com/trebuchet/

Organizations and Special Collections:
- **//The Hurl.//** TheHurl.org is a worldwide community of catapult enthusiasts pursuing the art, history, science and engineering of hurling!

Last Updated 2/27/12