 Adhémar Jean Claude Barré de Saint-Venant

Adhémar Jean Claude Barré de Saint-Venant (1797-1886) was a French engineer and mathematician known for his significant contributions to the fields of mechanics and fluid dynamics, particularly in the study of elasticity and the flow of fluids. He is best known for formulating the Saint-Venant's principle, which is a fundamental concept in structural engineering and elasticity theory.