Finite Element Analysis of Seepage through an Earthen Dam by using Geo-Slope (SEEP/W) software

Imran Arshad, Muhammed Muneer Babar

Abstract


In this research work, finite element approach is employed to solve the governing differential equations pertaining to seepage through body of dam its foundation. For this purpose, the foremost focal point is discretization of domain into finite elements by placement of imaginary nodal points and discretization of governing equations into a system of equations; an equation for each nodal point or element and solving it for the unknown variables.

Keywords


Seepage Analysis, Phreatic Line, Earthen dam, SEEP/W, Finite Element Modeling

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References


Arshad and M.M. Baber (2014) “Comparison of SEEP/W Simulations with Field Observations for Seepage Analysis through an Earthen Dam (Case Study: Hub Dam – Pakistan)”. Published in International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol-1, Issue-7, August 2014. ISSN: 2348-6848.

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