digital bow analysis

Bows can also be built virtually and examined for their properties.

A classic application for bows that can no longer be drawn or shot due to their physical condition is archaeology .

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Through the digital examination of many prehistoric and historic bows exhibited in European museums, I have already looked over the shoulders of many bow makers from prehistoric times.

Although wood growth or stringfollow are not taken into account in the digital model,
the virtual analysis of a bow provides a well-founded overview on:

 

- Most probable draw weight

- Technical concept of the bow

- Energy storage during the draw

- Static and dynamic stress distribution in the limb

- Dynamics and vibrations in the limb after release 

- Arrow speed depending on arrow weight

- Efficiency

 

With digital models, bows can already be designed and optimized before they are even started.
Based on my experience in analysis, we also find suitable designs for future bows for various kind of bowstaves

 

If you have ideas for collaboration, whether you are an archaeologist, a researcher, curator or museum staff member, a bow maker who wants to optimize their design, or an archer who wants a unique wooden bow, feel free to contact me!