Abstract: The writers would like to thank the discussers who, with their very precise and pertinent observations, will enable the writers to better define certain aspects of the methodology proposed in their paper.

Abstract: This paper presents a methodology to evaluate the reliability of water distribution systems that can be used in the design phase and for identifying repair works to be carried out on existing systems. The methodology is ...

Abstract: Drop manholes are hydraulic devices typically employed to dissipate flow energy in high slope, urban drainage systems. The use of several drops of small height placed in series (drop manhole cascade) is a more economical ...

Abstract: The numerical modeling of hyperconcentrated shallow flows is a challenging task because they exhibit special features, such as propagation over dry beds, profound bed elevation modifications owing to erosion or deposition ...

Abstract: The discharges flowing through rural drainage networks depend not only on the local climatic and hydrologic characteristics, but also on the geometric characteristics of the channels constituting the network. For this ...

Abstract: In this paper, a novel procedure is presented and demonstrated for the optimal design of rural drainage networks, based on the coupling of a genetic algorithm with suitable hydrologic and hydraulic models. The models, which ...

Abstract: Sediment delivery to reservoirs causes a reduction in storage capacity, leading to emergency water conditions and difficulties in managing water resources and dams, especially on dry land. This paper presents a methodology ...

Abstract: In hydraulic engineering, it is common to find geometric transitions where a channel is not prismatic. Among these geometric transitions, constrictions and obstructions are channel reaches in which a cross-section contraction ...