Abstract A new finite element method for the seepage in faults or joints of blocky rock mass is presented to match the sta2
bility calculation by the block theory. The variational formulation of the finite element method in the continuum medium is
modified , and the new method is established. The method is applied to calculate the seepage in rock foundation under an arch
dam , and reasonable results are obtained. Because of the same mesh being used , the calculated results of seepage can be di2
rectly used to calculate the seepage load for stability calculation without any data transfer.
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Received: 14 November 1999
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