Interaction analysis of propagating opening mode fractures with veins using the Discrete Element Method

Volume: 103, Pages: 275 - 288
Published: Mar 1, 2018
Abstract
null null Cemented natural fractures (veins) in shale formations generate mechanical heterogeneities which contribute to complex hydraulic fracture network development. Lee et al. (JGR, 2015) experimentally investigated the interaction of propagating tensile fractures with calcite-filled veins in Marcellus shale using Semi-Circular Bend (SCB) tests. In this study, we investigate those experimental results with three-dimensional Discrete Element...
Paper Details
Title
Interaction analysis of propagating opening mode fractures with veins using the Discrete Element Method
Published Date
Mar 1, 2018
Volume
103
Pages
275 - 288
Citation AnalysisPro
  • Scinapse’s Top 10 Citation Journals & Affiliations graph reveals the quality and authenticity of citations received by a paper.
  • Discover whether citations have been inflated due to self-citations, or if citations include institutional bias.