Introduction to Groundwater Modeling
Finite Difference and Finite Element Methods
Published on 7. July 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
237 pages
978-0-12-734585-7 (ISBN)
Description
The dramatic advances in the efficiency of digital computers during the past decade have provided hydrologists with a powerful tool for numerical modeling of groundwater systems. Introduction to Groundwater Modeling presents a broad, comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and applications of computerized groundwater modeling. The book covers both finite difference and finite element methods and includes practical sample programs that demonstrate theoretical points described in the text. Each chapter is followed by problems, notes, and references to additional information. This volume will be indispensable to students in introductory groundwater modeling courses as well as to groundwater professionals wishing to gain a complete introduction to this vital subject.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews of the Casebound Edition "It can be readily understood by all newcomers to numerical methods requiring only basic mathematical techniques...Short FORTRAN-computer programs for almost every problem...is a great advantage to the book...This book is as good as a complete and very detailed university course." -Journal of Geophysics "Very timely...The authors have succeeded in avoiding complex formulated expressions without losing mathematical consistency...This introduced textbook..will be very useful in the development of collegehydrogeology courses." -Groundwater Modeling Newsletter "A clear, concise little volume on a subject that has needed for such a treatment. It provides the best introduction to date on the most important tool of groundwater hydrology, the computer model." -ChoiceMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
references, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-734585-7 (9780127345857)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Herbert F. Wang | Mary P. Anderson
Introduction to Groundwater Modeling
Finite Difference and Finite Element Methods
E-Book
07/1995
Academic Press
€54.95
Available for download
Content
Introduction: Models. Physics of Groundwater Flow. Laplaces Equation. Regional Groundwater Flow System. Finite Differences: Steady State Flow (Laplaces Equation): Differences for Derivatives. Iterative Methods. Gauss--Seidel Computer Program. Boundary Conditions. Finite Differences: Steady State Flow (Poissons Equation): Poissons Equation. Island Recharge. Finite Difference Models. Unconfined Aquifer with Dupuit Assumptions. Validity of a Numerical Solution. Finite Differences: Transient Flow: Transient Flow Equation. Explicit Finite Difference Approximation. Implicit Finite Difference Approximation. Unconfined Aquifer with Dupuit Assumptions. Other Solution Methods. Matrix Notation. Tridiagonal Matrices. Alternating Direction Implicit (ADI) Method. Prickett--Lonnquist and Trescott--Pinder--Larson Models. Calibration and Verification. Finite Elements: Steady-State Flow: Galerkins Method. Triangular Elements. Assembly of ConductanceMatrix. Boundary Conditions. Finite Element Computer Program. Region-Near-a-Well Example. Seepage through a Dam. Poissons Equation. Finite Elements: Transient Flow: Galerkins Method. Rectangular Element. Assembly of Matrix Differential Equation. Solving the Matrix Differential Equation. Computer Program for Reservoir Problem. Advective--Dispersive Transport: Dispersion. Solute Transport Equation. Finite Element Example: Solute Dispersion in Uniform Flow Field. Concluding Remarks. Appendixes: Anisotropy and Tensors. Variational Method. Isoparametric Quadrilateral Elements. Analogies. Glossary of Symbols. References. Index.