Antiquity · 1997 · 48 citations · 9 references
Natural SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringApplied MathematicsApplied MechanicsMachine DesignComputational ModelsKinematic ModelingMathematical ModelingNumerical AnalysisBow ConstructionBow DesignBow Form DesignBow GeometryBow PressureStored Energy DissipationStored Energy Driving Force
The archer's bow is a machine whose purpose is to impart stored energy effectively and accurately to propel the arrow. A mathematical modelling of different bow types shows how their engineering characteristics define their performances.
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Early Bow Design and Construction
E. H. McEwen, Robert Miller, Christopher A. Bergman · Scientific American · 1991 · 71 citations
Experimental approaches to ancient near eastern archery
R. Miller, E. H. McEwen, Christopher A. Bergman · World Archaeology · 1986 · 59 citations
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