Simulating transient infiltration in unsaturated soils

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作者
McDougall, JR [1 ]
Pyrah, IC [1 ]
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[1] Napier Univ, Dept Civil & Transportat Engn, Edinburgh EH10 5DT, Midlothian, Scotland
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numerical modelling; infiltration; unsaturated soil; soil suction; groundwater;
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P5 [地质学];
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0709 ; 081803 ;
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Transient responses to various infiltration events have been examined using an unsaturated flow model. Numerical simulations reveal a range of infiltration patterns which can be related to the ratio of infiltration rate to unsaturated hydraulic conductivity. A high Value of this ratio reflects a prevailing hydraulic conductivity which cannot readily redistribute the newly infiltrated moisture. Moisture accumulates in the near-surface region before advancing down through the soil as a distinct wetting front. In contrast, low values of the ratio of rainfall to unsaturated hydraulic conductivity show minimal moisture accumulation, as the relatively small Volumes of infiltrating moisture are readily redistributed through the soil profile.
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页码:1093 / 1100
页数:8
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