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Apr 26, 2012
The Hydraulics of Roman Aqueducts: What Do We Know? Why Should We Learn?
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008: Ahupua'A
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The Roman engineers were at the forefront of science and their engineering heritage included some magnificent aqueducts, many of which are still standing. While some scholars suggested that Roman engineers did not know the basic principle of conservation of mass, the Roman aqueducts provide a clear demonstration of the high level of hydraulic engineering expertise. The successful design and operation of these outstanding systems were massive achievements by modern standards. The development of regulation basins, culverts and energy dissipators was far from obvious. It is the writer's opinion that the leading Roman hydraulic engineers involved with the major aqueducts in Gaul and North-Africa understood the concepts of continuity and momentum.
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© 2008 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Aqueducts
- Basins
- Bodies of water (by type)
- Business management
- Culverts
- Energy dissipation
- Engineering mechanics
- History and Heritage
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydraulics
- Infrastructure
- Laws and regulations
- Legal affairs
- Pipeline systems
- Pipes
- Practice and Profession
- Thermodynamics
- Water and water resources
- Water management
- Water supply
- Water supply systems
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Professor in Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4072, Australia,. E-mail: [email protected]
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