Elastic Solutions for a Saturated Isotropic Half Space Subjected to a Fluid Line Sink

Abstract:

The study derives the closed-form solutions of the long-term elastic consolidation subjected to the fluid line sink in a homogeneous isotropic elastic half space aquifer. The Hankel transform in a cylindrical coordinate system is employed to develop the analytical elastic solutions. Derivations of governing equations are based on the mathematical model of Biots theory of poro-mechanics, and the half space aquifer is modelled as a saturated porous stratum which is bounded by a horizontal surface. The total stresses of the aquifer obey Newtons second law and Hookes law. Besides, the mass conservation and Darcys law are introduced to formulate the governing equations of pore fluid flow. The software Mathematica is used to complete the symbolic integrations and obtain the closed-form solutions. The solutions can be applied in dewatering operations of compressible aquifer.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 405-408)
• Pages: 275-284
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.405-408.275
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: John C.C. Lu
• Keywords: Closed-Form Solution, Fluid Line Sink, Half Space, Porous Medium

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