Bingham
Bingham can refer to several concepts, places, or individuals. The term is most commonly associated with the Bingham plastic model in rheology, but it also refers to various locations and people. This article aims to provide an overview of the primary meanings associated with the term Bingham.
Bingham Plastic[edit | edit source]
A Bingham plastic is a material that behaves as a rigid body at low stresses but flows as a viscous fluid at high stress. It is named after Eugene C. Bingham, a pioneer in the study of viscous flow. The Bingham plastic model is significant in the field of rheology, the study of the flow of matter, particularly in understanding the flow behavior of complex fluids such as slurries, suspensions, and pastes.
Places[edit | edit source]
Bingham, Nottinghamshire[edit | edit source]
Bingham, Nottinghamshire is a market town in the Rushcliffe borough of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated near the A52 road between Nottingham and Grantham. Bingham is known for its historic market square and the Church of St. Mary and All Saints, a Grade I listed building.
Bingham County, Idaho[edit | edit source]
Bingham County, Idaho is a county located in the southeastern part of the state of Idaho, United States. Its county seat is Blackfoot. The county is named after Henry H. Bingham, a U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania and Medal of Honor recipient.
People[edit | edit source]
The surname Bingham has been borne by numerous notable individuals, including:
- Eugene C. Bingham (1878–1945), an American chemist and the namesake of the Bingham plastic model.
- George Caleb Bingham (1811–1879), an American artist whose paintings of American life in the frontier lands along the Missouri River exemplify the Luminist style.
- Hiram Bingham III (1875–1956), an American academic, explorer, and politician who is credited with making public the existence of the Incan city of Machu Picchu.
Other Uses[edit | edit source]
In addition to the meanings outlined above, Bingham can refer to various schools, smaller localities, and other entities bearing the Bingham name. These uses demonstrate the diverse applications of the term across different fields and geographies.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Bingham.
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