Spatial and layer-controlled variability in fracture networks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2017.07.008
Abstract: Abstract Topological sampling, based on 1) node counting and 2) circular sampling areas, is used to measure fracture intensity in surface exposures of a layered limestone/shale sequence in north Somerset, UK. This method provides similar… read more here.
Keywords: layer; fracture intensity; variability fracture; fracture ... See more keywords
Impact of lithofacies variations and structural changes on natural fracture distributions
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DOI: 10.1190/int-2017-0138.1
Abstract: Understanding and predicting the impact of lithofacies changes and structural effects on fracture distributions is vitally important to optimize a drilling location and orientation. To evaluate and model fracture intensity of the Late Ordovician-Silurian-Early Devonian… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; borehole images; fracture intensity; impact lithofacies ... See more keywords
Determination of Geometrical REVs Based on Volumetric Fracture Intensity and Statistical Tests
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DOI: 10.3390/app8050800
Abstract: This paper presents a method to estimate a representative element volume (REV) of a fractured rock mass based on the volumetric fracture intensity P32 and statistical tests. A 150 m × 80 m × 50… read more here.
Keywords: based volumetric; statistical tests; fracture; volumetric fracture ... See more keywords