The formation of open fractures in cohesive materials, results of scaled analogue and numerical modelling on fault zone porosity development
We compare analogue and numerical models of dilatational fractures at low confining stress. These structures form an effective conduit for fluid flow in the field, but are difficult to model since they form in cohesive materials at low stresses. We use a truly cohesive powder for the analogue mod...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2010-06-01
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| Series: | EPJ Web of Conferences |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20100622016 |