Application of Finite Element Residual Scheme to Steady Unconfined Flow Subject to Rainfall.

Authors

Saad Moharam, Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering Department., Faculty of Engineering., El-Mansoura University., Mansoura., Egypt.
Adel El-Masry, Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering Department., Faculty of Engineering., El-Mansoura University., Mansoura., Egypt.Follow

Corresponding Author

El-Masry, Adel

Subject Area

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

A two- dimensional finite element method is used to study the problem of steady-state unconfined seepage due to rainfall through porous media. The method is based on the finite element residnal scheme. Homogeneous and nonhomogeneous soil domains are considered and solved numerically. Numerical results are compared with that obtained from the analytical approximations to be in the same order of magnitude. To facilitate its practical use, the scheme has been programmed for computer solution using FORTRAN-IV language.

Recommended Citation

Moharam, Saad and El-Masry, Adel (2021) "Application of Finite Element Residual Scheme to Steady Unconfined Flow Subject to Rainfall.," Mansoura Engineering Journal: Vol. 22 : Iss. 3 , Article 5.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.21608/bfemu.2021.150921