Introduction to Groundwater Modeling : Finite Difference and Finite Element Methods Introduction to Groundwater Modeling : Finite Difference and Finite Element Methods by Authors: Herbert Wang , Mary Anderson Released: 23 June, 1995 ISBN: 012734585X Paperback Sales Rank: List price: Our price: Book > Introduction to Groundwater Modeling : Finite Difference and Finite Element Methods > Customer Reviews: Average Customer Rating: Introduction to Groundwater Modeling : Finite Difference and Finite Element Methods > Customer Review #1: Introduction to Groundwater Modeling I found this text very valuable in explaining the differences between these two methods and how each handles the dependent variable (head) and its first derivative (flow). The text also discusses Laplaces equation, iterative methods including Gauss-Seidel/SOR. Chapters are dedicated to finite difference and finite element methods under steady-state and transient conditions. It also demonstrates how each element is handled separately using finite element method and then the equations are assembled into a conductance matrix. This text is a very good complement to other modeling texts. However, if you want to learn how to set up your hydrogeologic conceptual model, what data is needed to develop a good model, how to choose your numerical model, verify, calibrate your model, interpret results and perform a post audit, this is not that text. For the purpose of model setup etc. I would recommend Applied Groundwater Modeling. | |
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