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Here is a very interesting article that describes the history of the development of the Darcy-Weisbach equation. Essential reading for any mechanical engineer!

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Here are a few other very important articles that are referred to:

L.F. Moody's

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Colebrooks paper:

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Fanning's

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Here is a modern article that may be of interest

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