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Philipp Forchheimer (7 August 1852 in Vienna – 2 October 1933 in Dürnstein Lower Austria) was an Austrian engineer a pioneer in the field of civil engineering and practical hydraulics. He was professor in Istanbul Aachen and Graz.He introduced mathematical methodology to the study of hydraulics thus establishing a scientific basis for the field. He was rector of the Graz University of Technology until 1897. In addition to his teaching he worked as a consultant for construction projects.