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A DRBEM for time-dependent infiltration from periodic irrigation channels in a homogeneous soil
Citation
Imam Solekhudin & Ang, K. C. (2013). A DRBEM for time-dependent infiltration from periodic irrigation channels in a homogeneous soil. Electronic Journal of Boundary Elements, 11(1), 1-12. http://doi.org/10.14713/ejbe.v11i1.1810
Abstract
In this paper, a problem involving time-dependent water flow in a homogeneous soil is considered. The problem involves water infiltration from periodic identical trapezoidal channels. A governing equation of the problem is the Richard's equation, which can be studied more conveniently by transforming the equation to a Helmholtz equation using the Kirchho® transformation with dimensionless variables and a Laplace's transform. A dual reciprocity boundary element method (DRBEM) is employed to solve the Helmholtz equation numerically. Results obtained are found to be physically reasonable.
Date Issued
2013
DOI
10.14713/ejbe.v11i1.1810