Trebuchet

The trebuchet is a marvel of medieval engineering, it works by using the energy of a falling (and sometimes hinged) counterweight to launch a projectile (such as a rock or a pot of flaming oil), using mechanical advantage to achieve a high launch speed. For maximum launch speed the counterweight must be much heavier than the payload, since this means that it will "fall" faster. the word 'Trebuchet' derived from the Old French word 'Trebucher' meaning to throw over and was also known (along with many other english siege weapons) as the Ingenium from the Latin word ingenium meaning ingenious device! it incorporates mathematical equations that took centuries to perfect and was truly the most devastating siege engine of its time. The concept…

When patience failed during the sieges of the middle ages, the siege engineers of the French lords built great assault machines called trebuchets to launch massive (up to approximately one ton, not sure if this is metric!) projectiles at their enemies. “Trebuchet” is derived from the Middle French verb trebuch, meaning “to tumble or fall over,” in reference to the throwing arm of the trebuchet. Though the first instance of tension or torsion-based artillery is thought to have originated in China…

Trebuchet: A machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles. This is one of the most important and game changing weapon of all time. When the trebuchet is fired, the weight box falls and the force of gravity causes rotational acceleration of the attached throwing arm around the axle (the fulcrum of the lever). The throwing arm is usually four to six times the length of the counterweight portion. These factors multiply the acceleration transmitted to the…

History of a Trebuchet The trebuchet was a devastating weapon for its time. It could put a hole in a fortress or any strong hold. Some defenders would even surrender when they saw the siege engine being constructed. It has been through almost all of history from as far back as 300 B.C. Although many believe that the trebuchet was invented by the Greeks it was in fact invented by the Chinese to increase their military strength and with strategy. At first it was smaller and much more portable but…

Do you know what a catapult is and how it operates? A catapult is a device or technology that helps planes take off the USS Midway when the planes carry a lot of weight like fuel and weapons. Catapult on an aircraft carrier works on steam power. Catapults were chosen on aircraft carrier because they are capable of carrying a lot of weight on a takeoff. The aircraft weight is confirmed by the weight Board Operator. Catapult technology affected the Uss Midway ship because it helps planes take off…

INTRODUCTION: A trebuchet is a type of catapult which was originally constructed back in medieval times. It was commonly utilized back then for launching large rocks or dead bodies either over or at castle 's walls in attempt to break them down or injury whoever was on the other side. Dead bodies were also launched over these walls in aim of scaring one 's enemy who was on the other side (Farrell, 2006). The trebuchet uses Isaac Newton’s laws which are; The greater the mass of the object being…

The Trebuchet: The Marvel of Medieval Warfare The trebuchet, a medieval siege weapon, gained prominence during the Middle Ages as a powerful weapon used for breaching fortified structures. It originated in ancient China, commonly referred to as the traction trebuchet. Over time, the style and design evolved to many other civilizations and incorporated much of medieval warfare. The trebuchet stands as a testament to what humans can and will do in the field of warfare. The trebuchet was thought to…

The trebuchet was used to hurl large stones at castles in the medieval era. The trebuchet was a new war machine that terrorized castles throughout the British isles. With it’s origin dating back to China in 300 B.C., the trebuchet was used primarily by the French until the twelfth century. During the Siege of Dover, the French attacked the British stronghold at Dover. Once King Edward the first of Britain laid his eyes on this weapon he knew he must construct one for Britain. He told his master…

Neill Physics 9 November 2016 The History of a Trebuchet Have you ever been curious to learn more about how such an immense machine, like the trebuchet, came to be? The creation of the trebuchet is believed to have been around the 12th century. However, the exact time period of the creation remains unknown. The trebuchet was said to have been created by soldiers, starting from scratch, so it may not have been so intimidating. However, it has continually progressed to improve throughout history…

Sling Length vs Trebuchet Efficiency Procedure A Trebuchet was made as per this video. A 15 cm sling was made, which had knots tied into it every 3 cm. The Trebuchet was then placed on the floor. The Trebuchet was fired using the sling at the 3 cm knot. The place the projectile landed was marked, and the distance measured. This was repeated 2 more times, and the average calculated. The experiment was then repeated for all the other knots on the sling (6, 9, 12, 15). The maximum theoretical…