UNIT 15 -- CONCLUSION:

I hope you have enjoyed the class. I know there have been frustrating times, but I hope you will persist and eventually enjoy the modeling.

REMEMBER TO CAREFULLY PERUSE THE OUTPUT CHECK:

THE HEADS AT THE FIXED FLUX NODES

and

THE FLUX AT THE FIXED HEAD NODES

ALWAYS VISUALIZE THE SYSTEM AS A SAND/ROCK TANK WITH RESERVOIRS PUMPS AND SPRINKLERS

CONFIRM THAT THE RESULTS MAKE PHYSICAL / HYDRAULIC SENSE

USE BUDGETS - - - - - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR BUDGET STRAIGHT - - - - - DRAW ARROWS AND NUMBERS TO BE SURE

GO TO THE TEXT FILES WHEN YOU ARE UNCERTAIN - - - - - THEY ARE YOUR "GROUND TRUTH" for a SIMULATION

COMMUNICATION

Please bring up any questions you may have about modeling. epoeter@mines.edu

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