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Book SynopsisThe scale of processing associated with the dyeing industry in Pompeii is a controversial subject. To determine the scale of manufacturing would allow an understanding of the operation of Pompeii’s economy and its part in the Roman World. Previous studies have taken a theoretical approach, and no conclusive answer has been reached. Conversely,
Investigations into the Dyeing Industry in Pompeii uses a new multi-disciplinary triangulated approach. A replica was constructed to gauge the operating parameters of a dyeing apparatus within the framework of the principles of experimental archaeology. The remains were re-examined
in situ with the new operational and ergonomics understanding. The replica was amended to allow exploration of design features and ventilation. The throughput of the apparatus was placed within the context of the industry with modern manufacturing systems theory. Computer simulation was used to explore the long-term mechanical effects of the dyeing process on the materials used in the construction of the original apparatus and to determine if ‘ratcheting’ failure was due to creep. These combined methods have given an understanding of the significance of the industry that is grounded in engineering and archaeological principles but within the context of Pompeii.
Table of ContentsPreface ;
Timeline of previous work relevant to this study ;
Chapter Zero: Preface to the published thesis ;
An investigation of the parameters that would influence the scale of the dyeing industry in Pompeii: an application of experimental archaeology and computer simulation techniques to investigate the scale of manufacture of the dyeing industry and the factors that influence output ;
Chapter One: Introduction to the dyeing industry of Pompeii ;
Chapter Two: Literature Review ;
Chapter Three: Experimental Replica ;
Chapter Four: Review of Remains in situ ;
Full Gazetteer of Dyeing Apparatus in Pompeii ;
Chapter Five Application of Ergonomics to Apparatus and Skeletal data ;
Chapter Six: Flued Experimental replica ;
Chapter Seven: The Finite Element model ;
Chapter Eight: Discussion ;
Glossary ;
References ;
Appendices ;
Appendix One: Coding Pompeii: The layout of the city and address description ;
Appendix Two: Understanding the economic influence of the dyeing industry in Pompeii through the application of experimental archaeology and thermodynamics ;
Appendix Three ;
Appendix Four: Assembling lead data for model ;
Appendix Five: Abaqus input decks ;
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