The method of fundamental solutions for the solution of steady-state free boundary problems (Q1184641)

The author discusses the method of fundamental solutions and its application to free boundary problems. He gives the results obtained by using the method for a problem with a known exact solution and compares the results, and notes that a drawback is that boundary singularities tend to move to the interior of the domain under consideration. Solutions, in the form of graphs are given for three problems: seepage through a rectangular porous dam, Riabouchinsky cavity flow and flow over a weir. He points out that where there are boundary singularities, it may be necessary to use a very large number of degrees of freedom.