Discussion of “Simplified Method for Sizing Laterals with Two or More Diameters” by Muluneh Yitayew
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 138, Issue 7
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The discusser would like to thank the writer for his tolerance and noteworthy opinions on this discussion, in advance.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 138 • Issue 7 • July 2012
Pages: 697 - 702
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© 2012. American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Mar 22, 2009
Accepted: Apr 26, 2009
Published online: Jun 15, 2012
Published in print: Jul 1, 2012
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