Case Study #2

Floating Arm trebuchet

The floating trebuchet is good at throwing distance due to the counter weight.

this is why I think its the best cause it can throw.

http://www.rjones3.net/projects/floating-arm-trebuchet/

Positives:

• It provides with dimensions for the arm
• Base dimensions
• Great visual of the trebuchet

Negatives:

• doesn't give much information
• No steps to complete the trebuchet



Case Study #1
8/10

Floating Arm Trebuchet

 

The Floating arm trebuchet has a weight between two frames and the more weight you add, the more force the drop will have and the farther the projectile will go. this is a very fun trebuchet to make and it has very high potential if built well.

 

http://trebuchet.howtopool.com/Fat-Trebuchet2.htm

 

Positives:

• Great visual of the trebuchet
• Provides with all information to built trebuchet
• Provides dimensions for the trebuchet

Negatives:

• doesn't provide an ideal angle
• doesn't provide with how far it shoots