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The millstones of Barbegal

Authors :
Lorenz, Wayne F.
Wolfram, Phillip J.
Source :
Civil Engineering. June, 2007, Vol. 77 Issue 6, 62-67
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The discovery of an ancient Roman flour mill in Barbegal, Southern France, is described. The possibility of the usage of the mill to test the ability of millstones to withstand the power of hydraulically driven mills is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08857024
Volume :
77
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Civil Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.165666954