Penang Invention, Innovation And Research Design 2017 (PIID 2017)
Project Title:
FIBONACCI NUMBERS IN TRADITIONAL MALAY BLADES
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Professional
Category
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IPT Students
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Specialization Area
ICT
Mechanical
Eng.
Electrical
Eng.
Civil
Eng.
Chemical
Eng.
Design &
Creativity
Health
Sciences
Social
Sciences
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Project Member(s)
Muhammad Fauzi1, Nurul Natasha binti Mohd Zaini2, Nurul Nazwa binti
Abd Wahab3, Noor Adilla binti Harim4, Natasha Shazlinda binti Zainuddin5
1,2,3,4,5
Affiliation
Email
Correspondence
Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi
MARA (Kuala Terengganu), Malaysia
1
[email protected], [email protected],
3
[email protected],[email protected],
5
[email protected]
Muhammad Fauzi bin Embong
Fakulti Komputer Sains dan Matematik,
Universiti Teknologi MARA (Terengganu),
Kampus Kuala Terengganu
21080 Kuala Terengganu,
Terengganu, Malaysia.
Tel: +6011-1002 7440, Fax:+609-621 6609
Penang Invention, Innovation And Research Design 2017 (PIID 2017)
Abstract
The beauty of the design of Malay blade is very prevalence in Malay culture
and heritage. A large amount of labor and great skill by traditional
craftsmen are required to produce this masterpiece, with minimum or no
mathematical background at all. Their works are based on knowledge and
skill acquired from their ancestor, without any written , or systematic text.
In academic institution, the study of Malay blades is limited to
anthropology, and very limited scientific writings are available. Currently,
most of discussion available in academic text or manuscript usually limited
to cultural study, and give more attention on ritual and spiritual aspects .
Thus, in this research, the design and patterns of the blade structure will be
discussed and explained mathematically.
Keywords
Fibonacci Numbers, Golden Ratio, Malay arts
Product description The Fibonacci sequence exhibits a certain numerical pattern that turned out
to have an interest and importance far beyond what its creator imagined. It
can be used to model or describe an amazing variety of phenomena, in
mathematics and science, art and nature. The mathematical ideas the
Fibonacci sequence leads to, such as the golden ratio, spirals and selfsimilar curves, have long been appreciated for their charm and beauty, but
no one can really explain why they are echoed so clearly in the world of art
and nature.
Penang Invention, Innovation And Research Design 2017 (PIID 2017)
Pictures/ Schematic
diagrams/ Flow
Charts/Screenshots
/Graphs and etc.
sample
analysis
result
Novelty and
uniqueness
• various sample consist of traditional blade including
parang, knife and keris are collected
• the investigation focuses on the whole parts of blade
anatomy and its accessories , such as hilt, scabbard/sheath,
and the carving motive.
• Geometrical analysis was used to obtain the measurement
of length, width and angle.
• Illustrating the mathematical elements of the Malay blades
and introduce a systematic framework on the process of
designing and producing Malay traditional blades.
As the current academic writing and research are more emphasis on the
cultural and spiritual aspects of Malay blades, this project intended to
introduce and explore more on mathematical elements of Malay blades. In
depth discussion and explanation are expected, in terms of mathematical
roles in Malay blades patterns and designs making instead of
anthropological discussion.
Penang Invention, Innovation And Research Design 2017 (PIID 2017)
Benefit to mankind
The current industry are lacking in apprenticeship, since the knowledge
transfer are not schematic and systematic to the younger generations. The
production are slow and very laborious, thus the economics of scale are not
achieved. This project will help to document the process of designing
product, thus more systematic process knowledge transfer to apprentice
should be achieved. The blade smith and craftsmen will have a better
mechanism in making decision to create better design by introducing
mathematical elements in their design. This will help to boost production,
that leads to the betterment of their socio economy.
Potential
commercialization
With more systematic and documented scheme in materializing traditional
blade arts, this project could help the industry to rejuvenate, and be more
commercialized. This project also will open the possibility of software
development as the traditional designs have been investigated
mathematically, and thus can be formulated, numerically and
systematically. With the advancement in mobile application , the software
will also more accessible to more craftsmen, including those in remote and
rural area.
Acknowledgment
The head project member acknowledges financial support from the
management of UiTM(Terengganu), Kampus Kuala Terengganu via Tabung
Amanah Pelajar (TAPA), and other material and logistic support.
Penang Invention, Innovation And Research Design 2017 (PIID 2017)
Researchers
Biographical Data
Muhammad Fauzi bin Embong is a lecturer in
Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematical
Science, UiTM, Kuala Terengganu. Vast experience
in teaching mathematics and supervising students
projects.
Nurul Natasha binti Mohd Zaini is a final year
student who is currently undertaking his Bachelor
study program under Faculty of Computer Science
and
Mathematical
Science,
UiTM,
Kuala
Terengganu.
Nurul Nazwa binti Abd Wahab is a final year student
who is currently undertaking his Bachelor study
program under Faculty of Computer Science and
Mathematical Science, UiTM, Kuala Terengganu.
Noor Adilla binti Harim is a final year student who is
currently undertaking his Bachelor study program
under Faculty of Computer Science and
Mathematical Science, UiTM, Kuala Terengganu.
Natasha Shazlinda binti Zainuddin is a final year
student who is currently undertaking his Bachelor
study program under Faculty of Computer Science
and
Mathematical
Science,
UiTM,
Kuala
Terengganu.