Saturated/unsaturated seepage FEM analysis program

2D seepage analysis (VGFlow2D) Ver.3

Initial Release: 2010.04.30 / Latest Ver.: 2016.06.06

USD2,840

Related products and services: Geotechnical analysis support service

Program Overview

VGFlow2D is the saturated-unsaturated seepage analysis program using Finite Element Method (FEM) which is collaborated with Gunma University.
This program uses strict saturated-unsaturated seepage analysis based on Richards equation, and covers all topics without simplifying so that the applicable scope is not limited and you can use this product for general-purpose.
Especially, the latest knowledge learned from the disaster instance due to the current torrential rain increase opportunities of seepage analysis. Production of the pore pressure that comes along with the torrential rain can be simulated by FEM analysis.

▲Boundary condition

▲Equivalent potential contour

▲Numerical check - elements

Functions and Features

Functions

Steady flow analysis and unsteady flow analysis can be performed, and a wide range of boundary conditions are supported so that almost all 2D seepage phenomenon can be modeled.


Analysis Type Steady flow analysis
Unsteady flow analysis
Analysis Model Two-dimensional vertical plane flow model
Axisymmetric flow model
Two-dimensional horizontal plane flow model
Boundary Conditions Known hydraulic head(:Steady:Unsteady)
Potential seepage face(:Steady:Unsteady)
Rainfall(:Steady:Unsteady)
Flux(:Steady:Unsteady)
Fluctuating water level(:Unsteady)
Outflow forbidden(:Unsteady)
Point source(:Steady:Unsteady)

Saturated Seepage

Anisotropy of water permeability coefficient, terrain inclination

Unsaturated Seepage

The following 2 settings are available:


  1. Analysis by the vanGenuchten model (identification value)
  2. Analysis by the table of moisture characteristic curve (θ-ψ curve) and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity (θ-Kr curve)

Features

  1. Allowing terrain configuration model creation from a variety of electronic medium and drawing (AutoCAD2007, SXF, and printed drawing). Automatic mesh is also supported.
  2. Common operating interface with our geotechnical series FEM products
  3. Anisotropy of water permeability coefficient, terrain inclination
  4. Cutoff wall available
  5. Simultaneous setting of rainfall boundary and water level variation boundary
  6. Automatic calculation of pressure hydraulic head node value from initial seepage surface input in the unsteady analysis
  7. Saturated-unsaturated seepage FEM steady and unsteady analysis is available. As FEM analysis result, model figure, equal potential contour, equal pore pressure chart, hydrodynamic gradient figure (horizontally and vertically), and saturate rate figure export.
  8. Direct input via table for unsaturated seepage property
  9. Support for Japanese main parameter including "River Bank Structure Guideline"
  10. Obvious output with animated time history for unstable analysis result

PreProcessor

This is FEM analysis software but its interface is very similar to our UC-1 design software, so that the customer can manipulate as usual design software. In addition, this interface is common mesh split interface with other geotechnical series, it results in time savings in the learning the operations.



AutoCAD2007 format and SXF format CAD file can be imported, and modeling by scanning of the drawing (paper information) is available.


Statement output function of preprocessor

All input items from the model creation tab to analysis condition tab can be output with graphical figures. It can freely be customized by switching items on the printing setting window, thus you can output statements required.


▲Setting window of printing items of pre part

▲[Calculation sheet] model figure


▲[Calculation sheet] water level
variation boundary

▲[Calculation sheet] element definition

Solver

Gunma University's Solver whose quality and reliability has been highly-acclaimed is used.

PostProcessor

Many post output functions and animations allow the access of the analysis result visually in all aspects.
This application allows the output of FEM analysis result in flow net(streamline net), and the time transition of flow net can be checked in animation.
Unsteady analysis results can be saved in AVI format as a movies file.


Statement output function of PostProcessor

Post processor outputs all analysis results from model figure to numerical output with graphical figures. Like the preprocessor, output contents can freely be customized by switching items on the printing setting window. Output flexibility is well considered, so that node number, element number, and time range (during unsteady analaysis) can also be customized.


▲Setting window of print items of Post part


▲[Calculation sheet]
Contour figure - equal potential

▲[Calculation sheet]
Vector figure


▲[Calculation sheet]
Time history figure - node

▲[Calculation sheet]
Time history figure - element

Applicable scope

  1. Check of the rainfall influence against road banks
  2. Influences of rainfall and spring in large basin
  3. Measures of seepage surface and water pressure distribution in river levee
  4. Design calculation of fill type dam body and investigation of seepage on the ground around reservoir
  5. Examination of permeability in the basic process like curtain grouting
  6. Design calculation of dam body of reservoir and one for disaster prevention
  7. Examination of piping and boiling during excavation
  8. Influences of confined groundwater
  9. Effect of drainage well on pore pressure distribution in landslide region 
  10. Investigation of seepage in cofferdam 

Enhancement of CIM function on the geotechnical analysis series products

Data linkage using terrain data file (*.GF1)
Geotechnical Finite element Elastoplastic Analysis Software (GeoFEAS)2D Ver.3

The amount of displacement imported to Flexible structure sluiceway design for further analysis
By importing results of ground deformation analysis (settlement / horizontal displacement distribution) to the "Flexible structure sluiceway design", the level2 seismic test for the longitudinal direction can be performed.
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GeoFEAS2D Flexible structure sluiceway design

It can modelize only ground that a surrounding ground effect analysis is conducted in the Temporary sheathing work design. The ground deformation can be calculated by giving the wall displacement as the forced displacement. 
Dynamic effective stress analysis for ground (UWLC)

Acceleration rate imported to Slope stability analysis for further analysis
When applying the Newmark method to high embankments with a height of about 30 m or more, it is necessary to input the response acceleration waveform of the slip soil mass as the ground motion.
Data linkage between "Dynamic effective stress analysis for ground (UWLC)" and "Slope stability analysis" corresponds to the Newmark method analysis calculated by using the response acceleration waveform.
The level2 seismic stability calculation for high embankment and large embankment.
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UWLC Slope stability analysis
2-D seepage analysis(VGFlow2D)

Water line data imported to GeoFEAS2D
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VGFlow2D GeoFEAS2D

Water level data imported to UWLC
Water line and potential line imported to Slope stability analysis
Saturated / unsaturated seepage FEM analysis results can be reflected by file linkage (*.PRS [water line], *.PTN [isopotential line]).
GeoFEAS Flow3D (limited to the seepage analysis)

Water level data imported to LEM3D
Analysis results computed with GeoFEAS Flow3D (limited to the seepage analysis) or third party's product can be imported to 3-D slope stability analysis(LEM). It creates underground water level required for landslide analysis and enables the 3D slope stability analysis.
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VGFlow3D LEM3D

Standards, regulations and reference literature

  1. 「道路土工指針」((社)日本道路協会)
  2. 「鉄道構造物等設計標準・同解説」((財)鉄道総合研究所)
  3. 「建設省河川砂防技術指針基準(案) 設計編[Ⅰ]」((社)日本河川協会編)
  4. 「河川堤防の構造検討の手引き」((財)国土技術研究センター)
  5. 「中小河川における堤防点検・対策の手引き(案)」((財)国土技術研究センター)
  6. 「高規格堤防盛土設計・施工マニュアル」((財)リバーフロントセンター)
  7. 「土地改良事業計画設計基準」(農林水産省農村振興局)
  8. 「多目的ダムの建設」((財)ダム技術センター)
  9. 「貯水池周辺の地すべり調査と対策」((財)国土開発センター)
  10. 「防災調節池等技術基準(案)」((社)日本河川協会)
  11. 「鋼矢板二重式仮締切設計マニュアル」((財)国土技術研究センター)

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Version Update History


Version Update History

The version upgrade and revision upgrade (without charge) contents are listed as following.

 2D seepage analysis (VGFlow2D) Ver.3
Version Release date Update contents
3.0.0 16/06/06
  1. PPF output of Pre part
  2. PPF output of Post part
  3. Subscription license activation

Product Operation Environment


Product Operation Environment

OS Windows 10 / 11
CPU Environments that meet the system requirement of the OS and operate without any problems.
Required memory (including OS) Environments that meet the system requirement of the OS and operate without any problems.
Required disk capacity About 120MB or more (for installation)
Display (Image resolution) 1024×768 or greater
Input data extension VG2
File export Analysis part output
Linkage with other products <Import>
Seepage FEM analysis data file of Slope stability (VGS)
Data file of model creation in Slope stability calculation
Terrain data for ground analaysis (GF1)
GeoFEAS2D
UWLC
<Export>
Terrain data for ground analaysis (GF1)

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Contact us from Sales inquiry or email to ist@forum8.co.jp or forum8@forum8.co.jp

Samples

▲ Boundary condition

▲ Property setting of seepage elements (Saturated property)

▲ Property setting of seepage elements (Unsaturated property)

▲ Property setting of seepage elements (moisture property curve)

▲ Property setting of seepage elements (unsaturated water permeability coefficient)

▲ Analysis screen

▲ Equivalent potential contour

▲ Equivalent potential line

▲ Horizontal hydraulic grade contour

▲ Vertical hydraulic grade contour

▲ Volume water content contour

▲ Saturation degree contour

▲ Flow net (streamline net)

▲ Specific section flow rate

▲ Vector

▲ Relative saturation degree time history

▲ Numerical check - elements

▲ Setting window of print items of Pre part

▲ [Calculation sheet] model figure

▲ [Calculation sheet] water level variation boundary

▲ [Calculation sheet] element definition

▲ Setting window of print items of Post part

▲ [Calculation sheet] Contour figure - equal potential

▲ [Calculation sheet] Vector figure

▲ [Calculation sheet] Time history figure - node

▲ [Calculation sheet] Time history figure - element

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