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The Towering Legacy of Water Hammer in St. Louis
Author(s) -
Baldera Patrick M.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.5942/jawwa.2016.108.0059
Subject(s) - hammer , water hammer , forensic engineering , engineering , architectural engineering , history , mechanical engineering
In the late 1800s in St. Louis, Mo., three massive standpipes and towers were erected to prevent pump damage and reduce main breaks. These towers became cherished monuments of the community and represent the ever‐present struggles of water professionals throughout time.