The article titled “Development of Novel Simplified Empirical Equations for the Estimation of Peak Discharge due to Dam Failures,” authored by Asst. Prof. Yasin PAŞA from the Civil Engineering Department, has been accepted for publication in the journal Water Resources Management.
The study proposes a novel methodology for estimating peak discharge resulting from earth-fill dam failures through the development of simplified empirical equations. The approach integrates numerical simulations, parametric sensitivity analyses, and meta-heuristic optimization techniques. The historical failure of the Teton Dam in the USA was selected as a reference case due to the availability of reliable data.
Based on extensive simulations, the most influential breach parameters were identified and used to develop a new family of empirical equations named SEED (Simplified Empirical Equation for Dam Failure). The proposed framework offers a rapid and flexible tool for dam breach risk assessment, early warning systems, and emergency action planning, particularly in time-critical or data-limited scenarios.
The department congratulates Asst. Prof. Yasin PAŞA on this significant academic achievement and wishes him continued success in his research activities.
