A generalized finite element method for three-dimensional hydraulic fracture propagation: Comparison with experiments
Nathan Shauer, C. Armando Duarte
Topics & Concepts
Hydraulic fracturingDiscretizationFinite element methodFracture mechanicsRobustness (evolution)MechanicsPropagation of uncertaintyQuadratic equationStress intensity factorFracture (geology)MathematicsApplied mathematicsMathematical analysisStructural engineeringGeometryAlgorithmEngineeringPhysicsGeotechnical engineeringChemistryBiochemistryGeneNumerical methods in engineeringGeotechnical Engineering and Underground StructuresRock Mechanics and Modeling