When in equilibrium, liquid applies force to its container or any other material it comes in contact with. These fall into two types, hydrostatic load or outside force. The force applied by the liquid against a level wall is equivalent at every single point where it makes contact with the wall. Liquid in equilibrium will apply vertical pressure at
The Benefits of Photovoltaic Outdoor Fountains
There are various energy sources which can be employed to power your garden wall fountain. While electrical power has been used up to now to run them, there has been renewed interest in environmentally-friendly solar powered versions. Although solar run water fountains may be the most inexpensive long-term option, the initial expense is in fact hig
The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Statues
The first freestanding statuary was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, statues of young, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. Regarded as by Greeks to represent beauty, the kouroi were
Designing Your Family Vacation
When it comes time to choose your family vacation, remember one thing: one size does not fit all. Families change and so do their tastes and hobbies. The best vacation is waiting for you, whether you are traveling with youngsters or big ones, young adults or grandma and grandpa. Family vacations are key for family members to enjoy good quality time
Decorative Garden Fountains And Their Use In The Minoan Civilization
During archaeological digs on the island of Crete, various varieties of conduits have been found. In combination with delivering water, they spread out water which accumulated from storms or waste. Stone and clay were the materials of choice for these conduits. Whenever terracotta was utilized, it was usually for waterways as well as water pipes wh