A versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeology
Experimentation has always played an important role in archeology, in particular to create reference collections for use-wear studies. Different types of experiments can answer different questions; all types should therefore be combined to obtain a holistic view. In controlled experiments, some fact...
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| description | Experimentation has always played an important role in archeology, in particular to create reference collections for use-wear studies. Different types of experiments can answer different questions; all types should therefore be combined to obtain a holistic view. In controlled experiments, some factors are tested, while the other factors are kept constant to improve the signal-to-noise ratio. Yet, controlled experiments have been conducted with variable degrees of control. Although they seem decoupled from archeological applications, mechanized experiments and the robust causal relationships they measure are critical to answer archeological questions like understanding the processes of use-wear formation. Here we introduce the concept behind using the SMARTTESTER®, a modular material tester, and we present four different setups (linear, rotary, percussion and oscillating) and their potential archeological applications. Such experiments will contribute to our understanding of causality in human tool use. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-38464ac4831e4667b311223c210f86412022-12-21T19:46:53ZengTaylor & Francis GroupScience and Technology of Archaeological Research2054-89232020-01-0161304010.1080/20548923.2020.17578991757899A versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeologyIvan Calandra0Walter Gneisinger1João Marreiros2TraCEr, Laboratory for Traceology and Controlled Experiments at MONREPOS Archaeological Research Centre and Museum for Human Behavioural Evolution, RGZMTraCEr, Laboratory for Traceology and Controlled Experiments at MONREPOS Archaeological Research Centre and Museum for Human Behavioural Evolution, RGZMTraCEr, Laboratory for Traceology and Controlled Experiments at MONREPOS Archaeological Research Centre and Museum for Human Behavioural Evolution, RGZMExperimentation has always played an important role in archeology, in particular to create reference collections for use-wear studies. Different types of experiments can answer different questions; all types should therefore be combined to obtain a holistic view. In controlled experiments, some factors are tested, while the other factors are kept constant to improve the signal-to-noise ratio. Yet, controlled experiments have been conducted with variable degrees of control. Although they seem decoupled from archeological applications, mechanized experiments and the robust causal relationships they measure are critical to answer archeological questions like understanding the processes of use-wear formation. Here we introduce the concept behind using the SMARTTESTER®, a modular material tester, and we present four different setups (linear, rotary, percussion and oscillating) and their potential archeological applications. Such experiments will contribute to our understanding of causality in human tool use.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20548923.2020.1757899experimental archeologycontrolled experimentsmaterial testersensorsvariable controlversatilitymechanized experiment |
| spellingShingle | Ivan Calandra Walter Gneisinger João Marreiros A versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeology Science and Technology of Archaeological Research experimental archeology controlled experiments material tester sensors variable control versatility mechanized experiment |
| title | A versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeology |
| title_full | A versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeology |
| title_fullStr | A versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeology |
| title_full_unstemmed | A versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeology |
| title_short | A versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeology |
| title_sort | versatile mechanized setup for controlled experiments in archeology |
| topic | experimental archeology controlled experiments material tester sensors variable control versatility mechanized experiment |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20548923.2020.1757899 |
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