Modelling the movements of a counterweight trebuchet while firing

Bachelor thesis (2020)

Authors

R. de Jong Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

B.J. Meulenbroek Mathematical Physics - EEMCS (mentor)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Copyright: © 2020 Robin de Jong
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Published Date

31-01-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

The counterweight trebuchet is a type of catapult from the late middle ages. This siege engine uses a swinging arm with a sling attached to throw a projectile. After lifting the heavy counterweight with manpower, all that potential energy can be released within a second. This made it possible to fire a projectile with enormous force. In figure 1 we see a drawing of a counterweight trebuchet.