Reply to the discussion by S. André, A.J. Schleiss, and J.-L. Boillat on "Flow regimes and energy loss on chutes with upward inclined steps".

Comments on a study which discussed flow regimes and energy loss on chutes with upward inclined steps. Correlation between distance and flume lengths used in the study; Problem associated with the detection of the stagnation point in the research; Examination of the association between flow regimes and upward inclined steps.