Finite element analysis of the seepage problem in the dam body and foundation based on the Galerkin’s approach

In this study, the 2D steady-state seepage analysis of dam body and its base is investigated using finite element method based on Galerkin’s approach. The foundation soil are considered as homogeneous isotropic anisotropic materials effects horizontal drainage length cutoff wall investigated. differential equation governing response water in obtained with help Darcy's law continuity equations. A program has been prepared Fortran programming language to find hydraulic load, pressure values phreatic line at points inside quantity bottom dam. It shown that good agreement by comparing them results existing studies literature.