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In order to connect long straight pipes and regulate the flow of fluid, engineers use fittings.
Plumbing is the system of pipes and drains installed in buildings for the distribution of water. Plumbing came from the latin word plumbum meaning lead, pipes were once made from lead.
Plumbing originated during ancient civilization such as Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian and Chinese cities as they needed to provide water supply and drainage of public wastes of large number of people. Standardized earthen plumbing pipes make us of asphalt in order to prevent leaking.
Fittings are use to change the direction of the long pipes. From straight pipes, they attach fittings to make it bend and go left or right.
The picture above shows the modern design of fittings. The design of fittings have evolved from simple to complex. The loss of energy of the flowing fluid is still accounted.
More and more designs are created and invented throughout the years. The materials have also been change and many factors are considered in designing the fittings. The materials have changed from lead, to copper to stainless steel. Maybe, the kings and queens of other countries use gold for their plumbing.
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