Discussion of “Enhanced Predictions for Peak Outflow from Breached Embankment Dams” by Christopher I. Thornton, Michael W. Pierce, and Steven R. Abt
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The discusser S. K. Gupta expresses his sincere thanks to his son, Varen, for assisting him in computer program debugging.
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Journal of Hydrologic Engineering
Volume 17 • Issue 3 • March 2012
Pages: 463 - 466
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Received: Apr 25, 2011
Accepted: Jun 29, 2011
Published online: Feb 15, 2012
Published in print: Mar 1, 2012
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