Gaspard Riche de Prony

The theory of running water was greatly advanced by the researches of Gaspard Riche de Prony (17551839). From a collection of the best experiments by previous workers he selected eighty-two (fifty-one on the velocity of water in conduit pipes, and thirty-one on its velocity in open canals); and, discussing these on physical and mechanical principles, he succeeded in drawing up general formulae, which afforded a simple expression for the velocity of running water.

Abu Rayhan Biruni

Abu Rayhan Biruni and Al-Khazini were the first to apply experimental scientific methods to fluid mechanics, especially in the field of fluid statics, such as for determining specific weights. They applied the mathematical theories of ratios and infinitesimal techniques, and introduced algebraic and fine calculation techniques into the field of fluid statics. He discovered that there is a correlation between the specific gravity of an object and the volume of water it displaces.

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