Henry Darcy
Henry Philibert Gaspard Darcy (French: [ɑ̃ʁi daʁsi]; 10 June 1803 – 3 January 1858) was a French engineer who made several important contributions to hydraulics, including Darcy’s law for flow in porous media.
Henry Darcy | |
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Henry Darcy | |
| Born | 10 June 1803 |
| Died | 3 January 1858 (aged 54) Paris |
| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Polytechnique École des Ponts et Chaussées |
| Known for | Darcy's law Darcy–Weisbach equation |
| Awards | Légion d'honneur |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Hydraulics |
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