The Archimedes Code: a dialogue between science, practice, design theory and systems engineering

Abstract Archimedes, the founder of statics and hydrostatics, in his mathematics physics studies, created methods related to inventions new machines, for example, method mechanical theorems based on lever invention. He also used principles decomposition replication underlying heat ray invention, these two permeate work. Analysis Archimedes’ work shows how he was perhaps first use methodically a strategy solving diverse complex problems. In this article, we term Archimedes Code encompass way approached problems including those principles. design theorist think systematically about address challenges. Furthermore, demonstrates fundamental role engineering practice advancing science. The insights regarding its value may inspire both researchers practitioners.