A lagrangian simulation of the floating-arm trebuchet

Eric Constans

doi:10.4169/college.math.j.48.3.179

A lagrangian simulation of the floating-arm trebuchet

Eric Constans

Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

The floating-arm trebuchet, a modern variation of a medieval weapon, is a popular project for physics and engineering instructors. We develop and analyze a model of this device as an introduction to constrained Lagrangian dynamics.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	179-187
Number of pages	9
Journal	College Mathematics Journal
Volume	48
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4169/college.math.j.48.3.179
State	Published - May 1 2017

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General Mathematics
Education

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