Posted on 11/06/2013 6:05:41 AM PST by haffast
US physicists have studied the fluid dynamics of urine "splashback" - and found hygiene tips for men and women.
Using high-speed cameras, the team filmed jets of liquid striking toilet walls and studied the resulting spray.
Splashback was low when the jets were used close up with a narrow "angle of attack", said the Brigham Young University team.
They will present their their research at an American Physical Society meeting in Pittsburgh.
"In response to harsh and repeated criticisms from our mothers and several failed relationships with women, we present the splash dynamics of a simulated human male urine stream," reads their conference abstract.
But there is a more serious side to the research.
The work is led by Prof Tadd Truscott and Randy Hurd of the "Splash Lab" at Brigham Young in Provo, Utah, who jokingly refer to themselves as "wizz kids".
"People ask me, are you serious? I tell them yes, this may involve 12-year-old humour, but it's also a real problem," Prof Truscott told BBC News.
"We've all been in disgusting toilets with puddles on the floor - these places are a breeding ground for bacteria."
For example, the detergents used to clean hospital toilets could actually increase the spray of disease-causing bacteria, by reducing the surface tension of water, according to a recent study.
Chaotic spray
One might think the physics of aiming urination had already been summarised by the formula: "get it all in the bowl". But micturation is still a messier business than it needs to be, according to the research.
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Well, that's a relief.
Techniques to reduce splashes
- Getting as close as possible - a smooth unbroken stream is better than droplets
- Angling the stream - aiming sideways or downwards instead of straight at the toilet water/wall
- Placing toilet tissue in the bowl to soften impact
- Hydrophobic coatings for toilets
- Being a "sitzpinkler" - sitting down instead of standing
Minimizing the splash is simply a matter of the proper positioning of Jane Fonda.
Yes, a credit to the sciences; you guys can be proud of your legacy.
Were the taxpayers billed for this horse sh*t?
I wonder how much taxpayer money went for this ridiculous study?
Go for the low angle of attack edge of the bowl method.
Applied physics. I wonder whether Leonard is involved at the urging of Sheldon.
Your tax dollars at work!
Was looking in the article for any mention or connection with AGW glowbull warming. Seeing none, I'll presume, for now, that no taxpayer funds were involved.
How much did we pay for this “discovery” that I (like millions of other men) personally observed several decades ago and have been practicing ever since?
I’d like research done on the proper way to shake and dance so that last drop doesn’t go in the pants.
Lift the lid and it doesn’t splatter.
What about taking a wide stance. As per the Senator. :)
If you aim to please, please aim.
Many of these techniques (aside from sitting down) work for controlling the amount of foam generated from pouring beer.
I live in the country, I go outside for number ones. Nature walk so to speak.
Ich bin ein Stehpsreckler
the splash dynamics of a simulated human male urine stream
Why did they need a simulator? I know of quite a few people who'd have been perfectly happy to volunteer for as long as the researchers provided them with free beer.
I have a solution make skippy two feet longer and closer to the water, there it is.
Urine trouble now
Right... How are us old guys supposed to accomplish THAT? Take Viagra around the clock?
With my prostrate, I'm happy to even have drops!
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