Geothermal-Related Thermo-Elastic Fracture Analysis by Numerical Manifold Method
One significant factor influencing geothermal energy exploitation is the variation of the mechanical properties of rock in high temperature environments. Since rock is typically a heterogeneous granular material, thermal fracturing frequently occurs in the rock when the ambient temperature changes,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/6/1380 |