This thesis analyses issue of manufacture, typology and use of medieval arrowheads. In theoretical part describe historical evolution of bow and his archaeological discovery in Europe, especially from medieval times. After that is revealed historical evolution of arrowheads and describe their typology. In next chapters are mentioned ways of iron production, mainly in early medieval times and also describe technology of manufacture different types of arrowheads. There is a characterization of medieval arrow, his construction and characteristics. Continuously in this background research are revealing questions of penetration depend on the various types of arrowheads, which are testing on the most known types of armour like chainmail or breast plate. In experimental part of this paper are metallographicaly analyzing archaeological discoveries from the early and late medieval times. Conclusions about their manufacturing, treatment and possibilities of use are built on knowledge about arrowheads structures, hardness and shapes.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nusl.cz/oai:invenio.nusl.cz:229206 |
| Date | January 2010 |
| Creators | Kašpar, Jan |
| Contributors | Stránský, Karel, Stránský, Karel, Doležal, Pavel |
| Publisher | Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství |
| Source Sets | Czech ETDs |
| Language | Czech |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess |
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