Water flow in unsaturated soils subjected to multiple infiltration events

被引:21
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作者
Hou, Xiaokun [1 ]
Vanapalli, Sai K. [2 ]
Li, Tonglu [1 ]
机构
[1] Changan Univ, Dept Geol Engn, Xian 710054, Peoples R China
[2] Univ Ottawa, Dept Civil Engn, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
基金
中国国家自然科学基金;
关键词
water flow; unsaturated soil; column test; multiple infiltration events; suction profile; HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY; SOLUTE TRANSPORT; LOESS; SLOPE; IRRIGATION; STABILITY; MACRODISPERSION; PERCOLATION; MOVEMENT; MOISTURE;
D O I
10.1139/cgj-2018-0566
中图分类号
P5 [地质学];
学科分类号
0709 ; 081803 ;
摘要
In this paper, water flow in a 4 m height column with an unsaturated soil that is subjected to multiple infiltration events for a 62 day period is investigated. One-dimensional (1D) numerical analysis is also undertaken to analyze the flow, extending the seepage theory for unsaturated soils. Results highlight the formation of two wetting fronts; namely, wetting front I and wetting front II that are induced by the first and subsequent infiltration events, respectively. There is a stable zone where the water content is approximately constant; it forms between the two fronts. A conceptual model of the suction profile is proposed for interpreting in situ water flow by dividing the unsaturated zone into four distinct zones; namely, active, steady, transition, and capillary fringe zones. This division is helpful for providing a rational explanation of water flow in different zones. Novel contributions from this study include a relationship between the hydraulic properties in the steady zone and the flow velocity, which is determined by an average influx rate. In addition, the rate of groundwater recharge can also be estimated using the average influx rate. Results of the present study are useful to understand and interpret the relationship between water infiltration and suction or water content profile in the unsaturated zone as well as variation of groundwater table level.
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页码:366 / 376
页数:11
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