Classical Theory of Diffusion and Seepage Problems in Porous Media

Classical Theory of Diffusion and Seepage Problems in Porous Media 

In this chapter we develop the coupled diffusion and seepage problem using the theory of mixtures. It is clearly understood that the diffusion problem is strongly linked to the seepage problem through the mass conservation law. Adsorption on the solid surface is treated using the concept of an adsorption isotherm . 

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In Chap. 5, Classical Theory of Diffusion and Seepage Problems in Porous Media and Chap. 6, Classical Theory of Consolidation for Saturated Porous Media we review and re-organize the classical soil mechanics in terms of modern continuum mechanics looking at the mass conservation law for a multi-component solution, we show that the diffusion field is strictly connected with the seepage field. 

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