Discussion of “New Empirical Model for Breaching of Earth-Rock Dams” by Qiming Zhong, Shengshui Chen, Zhongzhi Fu, and Yibo Shan

Abstract

In this discussion, the authors will point out that even if Zhong et al. (2020) tackle an important problem, by ensuring the quality and credibility of the data recorded in the database presented and by providing the description of the used method to obtain their non-linear equations it certainly can improve their original study. Therefore, this discussion highlights the limitations and shortcoming to the study presented by Zhong et al. (2020) original paper.