Making Waves: Visualizing Fluid Flows

Year: 2013 Authors: Wout Zweers; Valerie Zwart; Onno Bokhove

Core claim

Wave-flow phenomena across scales can be translated into aesthetically useful physical artworks and design motifs while also communicating fluid dynamics to specialist and general audiences.

Topics

wave dynamics, fluid visualization, erosion patterns, fabrication

Domains

applied mathematics, fluid dynamics, simulation, sculpture, industrial design, architectural motifs, laser engraving

Methods

table-top wave experiments, Hele-Shaw wave tank, high-speed imaging, 3D printing

Media

wood, perspex, glass plates, Gamma Alumina particles

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