As initially conceived, water fountains were crafted to be practical, guiding water from streams or reservoirs to the residents of cities and villages, where the water could be used for cooking food, cleaning, and drinking. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was necessary to pressurize the movement and send water squirting from
The Original Outdoor Fountains
The water from rivers and other sources was originally supplied to the occupants of nearby towns and municipalities by way of water fountains, whose purpose was mainly practical, not artistic. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was required to pressurize the movement and send water spraying from the fountain's nozzle, a system
A Different Kind of Intimate Getaway
An anniversary vacation promises to combine all aspects love, whether you have been a couple for 5 years or 50. And what about those two people inching towards the forty year anniversary? While honeymoons are for unwinding, especially after the many months or possibly years of preparation, anniversary trips might need some more preparing. The very
The Dissemination of Fountain Design Knowledge
Dissiminating useful hydraulic knowledge and water feature design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the written papers and illustrated books of the time. An internationally recognized innovator in hydraulics in the late 1500's was a French fountain engineer, whose name has been lost to history. His competence in designing gardens and gr
Brief Introduction To Vibro-Acoustics
Sound is usually introduced by vibration. Vibration can be felt Every time we touch the surface of any loud stereo speaker or any rotating equipment. In some cases, the object or construction has to be vibrating in order for the sound to get manufactured.Yet another way for audio to become created is through the existence of the elastic medium the