4 th International Civil Engineering & Architecture Conference, Trabzon, Türkiye, 17 - 19 Mayıs 2025, cilt.1, ss.1165-1171, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
This study examines the breach formation mechanisms in dam failures and the parameters influencing this process. Empirical equations, practical methods, and physically-based models were utilized to estimate breach parameters. Empirical equations were developed based on data obtained from past dam failures and analyzed through hydraulic parameters. Physically-based models, on the other hand, incorporate more detailed hydraulic, structural, and geotechnical analyses, providing higher accuracy through computer-aided simulations. This study aims to enhance the understanding of breach formation mechanisms in dam failures and improve flood risk assessments using different modeling approaches.