Machine 27V:

Much like the apparatus depicted in folio  27R, this machine also encounters the constraint of restricted column erection. However, unlike the previous one, this particular machine does not appear suited for cannons due to the excessively high angles and the proximity of the workers to the canon ’s end . Notably, the translation of this specific drawing into a functional machine encountered challenges with perspective, resulting in minor design modifications, such as the inclusion of a smaller gear at the bottom.

Identifier

BM_Opusculum 27v

Title

Machine 27V

Description

This machine is clearly used to raise columns into the right position. Only, questions remain regarding feasability, as this drawing is rather complex to read. This device is line with BM_Opusculum 27r.

Creator

Francesco di Giorgio

Date Created

ca. 1477

Publisher

The British Museum

Machine Parts

Lifting/pulling machines

Machine typology ( Ghent University student's classifications)

Column raising machinery

Basic parts (Ghent University student's classifications)

gear

Material

wood; metal

Powered by

Human

Operating environment

On land

Contributor

Jarne Geenens

Drawing

Mediator

Elizabeth Merrill, Ruben Verstraeten, Willem Bekers

Tags

column; raise; gear; rod; adjustable

Has Part

screw