Murlin Trebuchet Case Study

Robert Sitbon
5/9/2014

Murlin Trebuchet Case Studies

Summary

 

The murlin trebuchet works by having a fulcrum surrounded by nodes of varying sizes. The counterweight has a string that is rapped around the outside of these nodes that is then attached to a point at the bottom of the apparatus. The sling is attached to the longest node so when the counterweight is released the fulcrum is spun launching the projectile using the energy built up within the string.
I chose the merlin trebuchet because it looked the coolest of the three choices. Also is looked the most unique with the spinning apparatus at the center.

Case Study #1


 
Positive:
1.  It shows the dimensions.
2. Has plenty of images and diagrams.
3. Has the blueprints of the spinning part.

Negatives:
1. It's dimensions are in Meters not feet.

Url: http://prezi.com/lpxzueiilmh2/murlin-trebuchet/

Case Study #2

Positive:
1. this site shows a step-by-step pictorial of how this guy built his trebuchet.
2. Has plenty of images
3. Shows the materials used

Negative:
1. Doesn't contain dimensions.

Url: http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-Murlin-Trebuchet/10601767