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Continuity of the derivatives of the main variable is an important feature to obtain an accurate representation of moving boundaries with iterative or time-marching schemes. A recently developed BEM formulation using cubic B-splines provides up to C2 continuity between adjacent elements. This formulation is applied in this work to saltwater intrusion problems in leaky aquifers.
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Cabral, J.J.S.P., Wrobel, L.C. (1991). Saltwater Intrusion in Leaky Aquifers Modelled with B-Spline Elements. In: Brebbia, C.A., Gipson, G.S. (eds) Boundary Elements XIII. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3696-9_24
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