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In modern civil engineering projects, detailed study and analysis of [[open channel flow]] is commonly required to support flood control, irrigation systems, and large water suppy systems when an aqueduct rather than a pipeline is the preferred solution. |
In modern civil engineering projects, detailed study and analysis of [[open channel flow]] is commonly required to support flood control, irrigation systems, and large water suppy systems when an aqueduct rather than a pipeline is the preferred solution. |
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Revision as of 08:00, 14 February 2002
An aqueduct is an artificial (man made) channel that is constructed to convey water from one destination to another.
Historically many agricultural societies constructed aqueducts to irrigate crops. For example: Archimedes invented the water screw for use in irrigation of croplands.
Another widespread use for aqueducts is to supply large cities with clean drinking water. Some of the famed Roman aqueducts still supply water to Rome today.
In modern civil engineering projects, detailed study and analysis of open channel flow is commonly required to support flood control, irrigation systems, and large water suppy systems when an aqueduct rather than a pipeline is the preferred solution.
See also canal, irrigation.