Titlebook: International Symposium on History of Machines and MechanismsProceedings HMM 2000; Marco Ceccarelli (Chairman for The International S Conf

Inculcate

The Development of Water-powered Machines of China in 10~14th Centuryment, 10~14. century. This paper researches some of water-powered machines which was widely used in ancient China, based on the thorough study into ancient Chinese literatures and documents which recorded and illustrated these machines. The authors reveal the mechanical properties, capabilities and working principles of these machines.

极小

扩大

细颈瓶

明智的人

isotope

Early Years and Future ProspectsThe first ten years of IFToMM’s life saw the Federation grow not only in size and technical range but also in the way in which it conducted its business. The paper reviews major events of that period, and offers some thoughts on the future.

Decibel

BRAND

合乎习俗

Some Developments of Machines and Mechanisms in MexicoIn the recent past there has been a significant increase in R & D activity in machines and mechanisms in Mexico. Some examples of developments related to vehicles, as well as to testing, industrial and agricultural equipment are described.

EPT

The Dancing Machine: The Secret of Raising Water UphillThe dancing machine as the great work of Spanish engineering in the XVI century, which succeeded in joining the art of mechanics to the force of nature and achieved 50% more efficiency than originally planned.