A New Method for Inversion of Dam Foundation Hydraulic Conductivity Using an Improved Genetic Algorithm Coupled with

Jiayi Peng1,2, Zhenzhong Shen1,2, Liqun Xu1,2

  • 1College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.

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