Accession Number:

ADA070212

Title:

A Proof of the Convexity of the Free Boundary for Porous Flow through a Rectangular Dam Using the Maximum Principle.

Descriptive Note:

Technical summary rept.,

Corporate Author:

WISCONSIN UNIV-MADISON MATHEMATICS RESEARCH CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Cryer,C. W.

Report Date:

1979-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

The steady two-dimensional flow is considered under gravity of water from one reservoir to another reservoir through a porous rectangular isotropic homogeneous dam with impervious bottom. Using the maximum principle, a proof of the convexity of the free boundary is given.

Descriptors:

• *BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS
• *TWO DIMENSIONAL FLOW
• APPLIED MATHEMATICS
• FLUID FLOW
• DAMS

Subject Categories:

• Numerical Mathematics
• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE