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Abstract A numerical model is developed to simulate the dewatering problems in different conditions. The model simulates two dimensional groundwater flow in isotropic confined and free surface soil formations, in steady and transient flow states. The finite difference technique is used in the model to solve the partial differential equations governing the flow. The model predicts the groundwater table corresponding to different pumping conditions, as function of the hydraulic conductivity and the saturated thickness. The model is tested against analytical solutions and field data. comparison between model output and these data shows good agreement and gives confidence of the model. The model is calibrated using field observations of an actual dewatering problem. The model is applied to different dewatering scheme designs to demonstrate the factors affecting the groundwater levels in the dewatering process. |