TY - JOUR
T1 - Spreadsheet solution method for groundwater flow problems
AU - Fox, Patrick J.
PY - 1996
Y1 - 1996
N2 - The spreadsheet block method is a practical tool for the solution of steady state confined groundwater flow problems. The methodology is simple and yet incorporates many of the aspects of the general flow condition, including: anisotropy, heterogeneity, pumping, and complex boundary geometry. In addition, since the spreadsheet equations are programmed manually, the method provides the user with a good physical intuition for a problem. Governing equations are developed for anisotropic and heterogeneous flow conditions. Mathematical treatment of boundary conditions is presented, as well as the means to incorporate pumping wells into the analysis. The sensitivity of solutions to choice of block spacing and number of calculation iterations is illustrated using two example problems. Lastly, advantages and limitations of the technique are discussed in comparison to other numerical solution methods.
AB - The spreadsheet block method is a practical tool for the solution of steady state confined groundwater flow problems. The methodology is simple and yet incorporates many of the aspects of the general flow condition, including: anisotropy, heterogeneity, pumping, and complex boundary geometry. In addition, since the spreadsheet equations are programmed manually, the method provides the user with a good physical intuition for a problem. Governing equations are developed for anisotropic and heterogeneous flow conditions. Mathematical treatment of boundary conditions is presented, as well as the means to incorporate pumping wells into the analysis. The sensitivity of solutions to choice of block spacing and number of calculation iterations is illustrated using two example problems. Lastly, advantages and limitations of the technique are discussed in comparison to other numerical solution methods.
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U2 - 10.1520/stp38383s
DO - 10.1520/stp38383s
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0030230826
SN - 0066-0558
VL - 1288
SP - 137
EP - 153
JO - ASTM Special Technical Publication
JF - ASTM Special Technical Publication
ER -