History of the Torricelli Principle and a New Outflow Theory
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 142, Issue 11
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Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 142 • Issue 11 • November 2016
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© 2016 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Dec 29, 2015
Accepted: Jun 22, 2016
Published online: Aug 18, 2016
Published in print: Nov 1, 2016
Discussion open until: Jan 18, 2017
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