THE MACHINES OF LEONARDO DA VINCI AND FRANZ REULEAUX IBD

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Preface Acknowledgments Part 1: Leonardo da Vinci and Franz Reuleaux: Machine Engineers:Introduction, Modem Applications of Kinematics: Leonardo in your Toothbrush: Kinematic Mechanisms in Daily Life, Deconstructing the Machine: Constructive Elements of Design Leonardo, ?Ingenieur Ordinaire?, Franz Reuleaux ?Father of Kinematics of Machines?, Influence of Leonardo on 19th C. Theory of Machines, Kinematics of Machines: The Geometry of Motion, Visual and Topological Thinking: Reuleaux?s Language of Invention, Part 2: The Evolution of Machines :Evolution of Machines in Ancient Times, Visual Kinematic Perception of Mechanisms Ancient Greek and Roman Machines, Machines in the Bible, Roger Bacon on Marvelous Machines, Scientific and Technical Milieu in the Renaissance Machine Age, Artist-Engineers of the Early Renaissance, Francesco di Giorgio Martini: The Leonardo of Siena, Theatre of Machines Books, Mathematics and the Design of Machines, Imitation or Invention of Machines, The Machine in Art, Art, Engineering and Science, Concepts of Design and Invention by Leonardo and Reuleaux , Inventors and Engineering Scientists in the 19th Century, The Machine Age in 19th C. Berlin , Lost Knowledge from the Age of Machines and Mathematical Kinematics, Curves of constant width, Straight-line Mechanisms, Rotary Engines, Prime Mover Machines: Thermodynamics, Kinematics and Materials, Flying Machines, Kinematics of Animal and Human Motion, Leonardo and Reuleaux: A Summary, Part 3: A Comparison of Machines of Leonardo and Reuleaux : Leonardo? s ?Elementi Macchinali? and Reuleaux? s ?Constructive Elements? A Comparison of Leonardo? s Drawings of Mechanisms and Reuleaux? s Kinematic Models, The Four-bar Linkage, The Slider-Crank Mechanism, The Endless Screw or Worm Drive, Belt Drive Mechanism, The Ratchet and Pawl, The Verge Escapement, CamMechanisms, Toothed Wheels and Gears, Water Wheels and Pumps, Reversing or Mangle Mechanism, Friction Wheels, Flywheels and Balance Wheels, The Screw Jack, Coupling Mechanisms, Lazy Tongs Mechanism, Pulleys , Ball Bearing, Bearing Supports, Wedges and Keys, Springs, Brakes, Part 4:Cited References, Books on the Life of Leonardo da Vinci and as Machine Engineer, Books on the History of Machines in the Industrial Age, Books on the History of the Renaissance in Europe, Books and Articles on Franz Reuleaux and Kinematics Theory of Machines, Books and Articles on Kinematics of Animal and Human Motion, Appendices:I. Summary of ?Theatre of Machines? Books : A From Vitruvius (c.27 BC) to Diderot (1751): Vitruvius (c. 27 BC), Ibn al-Razzaz al-Jazari (1204), Villard de Honnecourt (c. 1225), Mariano Taccola (1382-1460), F. di Giorgio (1439-1501), Vannoccio Biringucci (1550), Georgius Agricola (1494-1555), Jacque Besson (1540-1576), Agostino Ramelli (1530-1590), Vittorio Zonca (1568-1602), Solomon de Caus (1576-1630), Zeising (1612), Jacob de Strada (1617), G.A. Bockler (1662) , Jacob Leupold (1724) Denis Diderot (1751).