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- Title
The Archimedes Code: a dialogue between science, practice, design theory and systems engineering.
- Authors
Reich, Yoram
- Abstract
Archimedes, the founder of statics and hydrostatics, in his mathematics and physics studies, created methods related to his inventions of new machines, for example, the method of mechanical theorems based on his lever invention. He also used the principles of decomposition and replication underlying his heat ray invention, and these two principles permeate his work. Analysis of Archimedes' work shows how he was perhaps the first to use methodically a strategy for solving diverse complex problems. In this article, we use the term Archimedes Code to encompass the way Archimedes approached problems including those two principles. Archimedes was perhaps the first design theorist and the first to think systematically about how to address design challenges. Furthermore, his work demonstrates the fundamental role of engineering practice in advancing science. The new insights regarding the Archimedes Code and its value in design practice may inspire both design researchers and practitioners.
- Subjects
ARCHIMEDES, ca. 287 B.C.-212 B.C.; SYSTEMS engineering; SYSTEMS theory; MATHEMATICAL physics; HYDROSTATICS; RESEARCH personnel
- Publication
Design Science, 2023, Vol 9, p1
- ISSN
2053-4701
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/dsj.2022.27