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A finite-element model for concurrent confined-unconfined zones in an aquifer
Date Issued
01-01-1980
Author(s)
Elango, K.
Swaminathan, K.
Abstract
The numerical simulation of the situation of concurrent confined and unconfined zones in a groundwater aquifer system is carried out by using the finite-element method with four-sided mixed-curved isoparametric elements. The model is limited to the steady state and is based on Dupuit's assumptions. The results of the model for a test situation indicate that the model can be used for prediction of the occurrence of unconfined regions around over-pumped wells in an originally confined aquifer of which the interfaces between the confined and unconfined regions may be estimated. © 1980.
Volume
46