04-03-2008, 04:04 AM
Just some thoughts on testing.
Make the tests repeatable. An example would be swinging a weight on the end of a cable a measured distance would provide a suitable blunt impact test. A gladius could be mounted on a pivot with a weight attached and dropped allowing for a repeatable test. The advantage here is that you could compare results of similar impacts on different scuta designs.
Testing provides insight into not just what worked, but more importantly why it worked. That in turn can lead to understanding how the original designers went about solving problems.
Good Luck and more power to you for making this kind of inquiry.
Make the tests repeatable. An example would be swinging a weight on the end of a cable a measured distance would provide a suitable blunt impact test. A gladius could be mounted on a pivot with a weight attached and dropped allowing for a repeatable test. The advantage here is that you could compare results of similar impacts on different scuta designs.
Testing provides insight into not just what worked, but more importantly why it worked. That in turn can lead to understanding how the original designers went about solving problems.
Good Luck and more power to you for making this kind of inquiry.
Cheers
Postumus Licinius Nerva
A.K.A. Ken Neltnor
It is because we do not dare that things are difficult.
Postumus Licinius Nerva
A.K.A. Ken Neltnor
It is because we do not dare that things are difficult.
