IV. ANALYSIS: ANALYTICAL METHODS
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NUMERICAL COMPUTER SOLUTIONS (Continued)
• No transformation of dimensions or properties is necessary.
• Results are printed in digital form for easy plotting of flownets.
• Various programs have options and capability for computing seepage forces and
handling transient or time-dependent flow and variable saturations.
Figure IV-6 illustrates the finite element modeling of an embankment on a pervious foundation
with a toe drain and relief wells.
FIGURE IV-6. FINITE ELEMENT RELIEF WELL MODEL