An Analytic Element Model for Intersecting and Heterogeneous Fractures in Groundwater Flow

Intersecting fractures often dominate the rock though which groundwater flows and they represent a crucial feature in models. In this paper limitless analytic elements were used to model intersecting heterogeneous with either high or low transmissivity relative that of surrounding medium. To handle singular behavior at intersections, modeled as multiple elements, tips meet point intersection. The same approach was where is discontinuous along fracture. Representing analytically continuum allows for an exact representation exchange between continuum. Thereby producing accurate flow through network This solution capable accurately computing both assembly near tunnel. article protected by copyright. All rights reserved.