Abstract
Abstract
Time-dependent infiltration problems from periodic irrigation channels with root-water uptake processes, which is modelled using a Richards equation, are studied. The problems is solved numerically. To solve the problems, a set of transformations and a Laplace Transform Dual Reciprocity Method (LTDRM) with a predictor corrector scheme are employed. Finally, employing Gaver-Stehfest formula and diffusivity factor, the numerical solutions of these problems are obtained. Predictions of time needed to achieve steady state conditions for different homogeneous soils are presented and discussed.
Subject
General Physics and Astronomy
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