Georgii Agricolae De re metallica : libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni[que] ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissimè describuntur, sed &amp; per effigies, suis locis infertas, adiunctis latinis, german

Agricola, Georg

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“…Figure 1 shows three images from the sixth book of the De Re Metallica treatise (pp. 135-137) [24]. These images illustrate the operation of the same machine that is powered by three different systems.…”

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De Re Metallica: An Early Ergonomics Lesson Applied to Machine Design in the Renaissance

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The Renaissance treatise De Re Metallica (Georgius Agricola, 1556) is one of the first works that deals in detail with the state of the art of metal mining, compiling the main techniques and mechanical devices used in this industrial activity at that time. An advanced knowledge of the human-machine set is observed in this treatise, from a mechanical and ergonomics point of view. The main objective of this work is to carry out an ergonomics analysis of one of the mechanical devices collected in the sixth book of this treatise. It is intended to show that there was a certain concern for ergonomics in the Renaissance, long before the first appearance of this concept. Specifically, a mine water extraction pump, powered by three different systems, is analyzed. Current ergonomics assessment methods have been used to perform this comparative analysis. The postural load has been assessed by the rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) and the rapid entire body assessment (REBA). The Check List OCRA (occupational repetitive action) has been used to perform the analysis of repetitive movements. The results have shown an evolution of the machine, not only on a mechanical level, but also in movements, postures, and safety of the operator for the three methods applied. It is, therefore, an example of practical and real ergonomics applied to machine design dating from the 16th century. In addition, this work may be a very interesting tool for teaching, since it allows showing examples of ergonomics in productive areas related to historical context.

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“…However, the hill itself is not marked and is placed in the middle part of the map. Apart from the description provided by Hronček (based on the original works of Rybár [46,54], Herček [55][56][57][58][59][60] and Magula [61] that deal with the history of the mining town of Smolník) it is important to mention that L. F. Marsigli used imaging methods very similar or even identical to Georgius Agricola's methods that he applied in his collection of twelve books about mining and metallurgy (Figure 5) [62]. All these historical details are important to identify the points on the map as best as possible.…”

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Old Mine Map Georeferencing: Case of Marsigli’s 1696 Map of the Smolník Mines

Hvizdák,

Tometzová,

Iannaccone

et al. 2023

IJGI

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Historical maps represent a unique and irreplaceable source of information about the history of a country, be it large (historical) regions, individual geomorphological units or specifically defined sites. Using a methodologically correct, critical historical analysis, old maps provide both the horizontal and vertical analysis of a landscape and its transformation in different time periods. These maps represent some of the oldest, but relatively easily accessible, historical pictorial documents (plausibly) depicting historical landscapes. This study provides the methodology for processing and georeferencing old mine maps with the possibility of their further use for the purposes of mining tourism. The 1696 Marsigli mine map has been chosen for the case study in question. It depicts a cross-section of the copper mines in Smolník and shows in detail the process of cementation water mining. Through an analysis and a detailed study, two-dimensional parts of a georeferenced historical map have been plotted in Google Earth’s three-dimensional space.

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“…By clearing the forests and groves, the birds and other animal species are eradicated. The ores are washed; but by this washing, because it poisoned the streams and rivers, the fish are either expelled from them or killed" (1st book in [6]). effort and environmental pollution, both of which have concerned mankind for many centuries.…”

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“…The ores are washed; but by this washing, because it poisoned the streams and rivers, the fish are either expelled from them or killed. (1st book in [6]). But Agricola, of course, defended mining, for it was already an important basis of civilization at that time.…”

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Scarcity and Environmental Impact of Mineral Resources—An Old and Never-Ending Discussion

Schmidt

2018

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A historical overview shows that mankind has feared the scarcity of mineral resources, especially metals, for many centuries. In the first half of the 20th century, this discussion was marked by the great military demand for raw materials, followed by the growing world population, increasing consumption and environmental awareness. From then on, there was less talk of regional shortages, but more discussion of a global scarcity or even a drying up of raw material sources worldwide. Although these forecasts are still controversially discussed today, the assessment of resource depletion has become an integral element of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) or Life Cycle Impact Assessments (LCIA) of product systems. A number of methodological approaches are available for this purpose, which are presented and applied in a series of articles as part of a special issue of ”Resources”. The fundamental question is also addressed, namely to what extent the assessment of resource depletion in the context of an environmental study such as LCA is appropriate.

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Georgii Agricolae De re metallica : libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni[que] ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissimè describuntur, sed & per effigies, suis locis infertas, adiunctis latinis, german

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De Re Metallica: An Early Ergonomics Lesson Applied to Machine Design in the Renaissance

De Re Metallica: An Early Ergonomics Lesson Applied to Machine Design in the Renaissance

Old Mine Map Georeferencing: Case of Marsigli’s 1696 Map of the Smolník Mines

Scarcity and Environmental Impact of Mineral Resources—An Old and Never-Ending Discussion

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