Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1755778 Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 2011 12 Pages PDF
Abstract
► A unified finite element formulation for the fracture, the rock and the fluid flow. ► The fracture criterion is based on bond-strength. ► The model is validated against 1D and 2D analytical solutions. ► Case studies: Hydraulic fracturing in homogeneous and inhomogeneous rock.
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