Physics

Viscosity

Geology

Mechanics

Porosity

Oceanography

Composite material

Discrete element method

Tortuosity

Geotechnical engineering

Materials science

Particle (ecology)

Hydraulic fracturing

Quantum mechanics

Anisotropy

Fracture (geology)

Fracture mechanics

Fracture toughness

Toughness

International Journal of Solids and Structures

The effects of rock inherent heterogeneity and grain size on hydraulic fracture initiation and propagation for different propagation regimes are inves…

Exploring the influence of rock inherent heterogeneity and grain size on hydraulic fracturing using discrete element modeling