Trebuchets are awesome. They are a mathematical pieces of art. there are several different math equations used to determine how it works and how it reaches its destination. But all the headache was worth it do to the fact that they became the bigger better versions of catapults.The models shoot farther and more accurate than its past predecessor. The only problem they had was that they big and difficult to transport. Unlike its previous form the trebuchet had to be partially disassembled do to its height it could not be on a fixed frame. Meaning they would disassembled to the point that it could be laid down and tied up. then it could be put on a wagon and pulled away by horse. The ones on fixed frames were usually smaller and had less power. …show more content…
Those parts are the counter weight, pouch, beam , sling, rope, and the wooden structure. The wood structure was the best choice being the lightest, cheapest material to make these out of. This was because trees were a plentiful resource at the time. also wood being able to be crafted easier than metal. Making wood quicker choice.Wood was also lighter than metal or stone making wood quicker to transport. Rope was another cheap material to come by. It helped hold joints together and keeping the pouch attached to the trebuchet. The pouch is what holds the material that is going to be hurled into the air. This was usually made of leather. Yet another cheap material. The beam is what is attached to the frame and holds the pouch and the counter weight. Almost always being made of wood. The counter weight being on the other side of where the pouch is held in a sack or a wooden box mostly being heavy rocks. The weight is what determines how much force is going to be put into throwing the object. The counter weight had to be greater than the object being thrown. In modern time the trebuchet is inferior to our tanks and aircraft. Being that gunpowder is a much simpler and more effective. There are still