Archimedes in the

Modern World

How ancient Greek principles power today's technology and innovation

Naval Engineering

Archimedes' Principle determines hull shapes and displacement calculations for all modern vessels, from cargo ships to cruise liners.

Military Technology

Ballast tanks use Archimedes' Principle to control buoyancy, allowing submarines to dive and surface precisely.

Aviation

Buoyancy principles allow balloons to rise when the enclosed gas is less dense than surrounding air.

Medical Technology

Hydrostatic weighing measures body fat percentage by applying Archimedes' Principle underwater.

Civil Engineering

Modern versions of Archimedes' Screw pump water in wastewater treatment plants and irrigation systems.

Petroleum Industry

Semi-submersible platforms use displacement principles to remain stable in rough seas.

Modern Applications