The principle of superposition and its application in ground-water hydraulics
Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations
03-B6
By: Thomas E. Reilly, O. Lehn Franke, and Gordon D. Bennett
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Abstract
The principle of superposition, a powerful mathematical technique for analyzing certain types of complex problems in many areas of science and technology, has important applications in ground-water hydraulics and modeling of ground-water systems. The principle of superposition states that problem solutions can be added together to obtain composite solutions. This principle applies to linear systems governed by linear differential equations.
This report introduces the principle of superposition as it applies to ground-water hydrology and provides background information, discussion, illustrative problems with solutions, and problems to be solved by the reader.
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Reilly, T.E., Franke, O.L., Bennett, G.D., 1987, The principle of superposition and its application in ground-water hydraulics: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations 03-B6, viii, 28 p. :ill ;26 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/twri03B6.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The principle of superposition and its application in ground-water hydraulics |
| Series title | Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations |
| Series number | 03-B6 |
| DOI | 10.3133/twri03B6 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. G.P.O., |
| Description | viii, 28 p. :ill ;26 cm. |