Affiliation:
1. a Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
2. b Department of Mathematics, Kuwait University, Khaldiya Campus, Safat 13060, Kuwait
3. c School of Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi 67100, Greece
Abstract
Abstract
In this paper, the solution of the one-dimensional second-order unsteady nonlinear fuzzy partial differential Boussinesq equation is examined. The physical problem concerns unsteady flow in a semi-infinite unconfined aquifer bordering a lake. In the examined problem, there is a sudden rise and subsequent stabilization of the lake's water level, thus the aquifer is recharging from the lake. The aquifer boundary conditions are considered fuzzy and, therefore, ambiguities are created to the solution of the overall physical problem. Then, the fuzzy problem is translated to a system of crisp boundary value problems. By using a Boltzmann transformation, the crisp problem is transformed into an integro-differential equation and solved with the help of a special numerical method. This method has a simple iterative procedure, which converges rapidly and is proven very accurate in comparison with other analytical methods. Additionally, the algebraic equation estimates very close to the storage coefficient, the flux at the stream-aquifer origin, and the water stored volume with respect to other exact solutions. This method is very useful for practical cases (artificial recharge problems, irrigation, and drainage projects), giving the possibility to decision-makers to take the right decision.
Subject
Atmospheric Science,Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology,Civil and Structural Engineering,Water Science and Technology
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