07-09-2008, 11:19 PM
Start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_(machine )
Hans-Liudger Dienel, Wolfgang Meighörner, “Der Tretradkran,“ Publication of the Deutsches Museum (Technikgeschichte Series), 2nd ed., München 1997 has AFAIR a detailed scheme for constructing a medieval crane.
Hans-Liudger Dienel, Wolfgang Meighörner, “Der Tretradkran,“ Publication of the Deutsches Museum (Technikgeschichte Series), 2nd ed., München 1997 has AFAIR a detailed scheme for constructing a medieval crane.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)