Closure to “Minimum Specific Energy and Transcritical Flow in Unsteady Open-Channel Flow” by Oscar Castro-Orgaz and Hubert Chanson

Abstract

The writers thank the discussers for their interest in the original paper, and the comments offered. During the inspection of the discussers’ assertions, it was found that most of them were unsupported by hydraulic analysis. Detailed replies to each comment are given, with bullet points used to differentiate between specific items to be presented.