Henry P.G. Darcy and Other Pioneers in Hydraulics: Contributions in Celebration of the 200th Birthday of Henry Philibert Gaspard Darcy, June 23-26, 2003, Philadelphia, Pa

Twenty peer-reviewed contributions discuss the accomplishments of Henry P.G. Darcy (1803-1858) and other pioneers in hydraulic science. The volume opens with a biography of Darcy, written by his descendant and namesake. Seven contributions address the legacy of Darcy, while five others focus on the work of researchers such as Hans Einstein and Victor Streeter. Other topics include, for example, the evolution of pumping systems through the early Renaissance and the history of hydraulics and fluid mechanics at Colorado State University. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR