A study of Hydraulic fracture propagation in laminated shale using extended finite element method
Yinghao Deng, Yang Xia, Di Wang, Yan Jin
Topics & Concepts
Hydraulic fracturingLaminationFinite element methodFracture (geology)Oil shaleGeologyStiffnessExtended finite element methodModulusGeotechnical engineeringMaterials scienceFracture mechanicsFracture toughnessSolverMechanicsStructural engineeringComposite materialEngineeringMathematicsPhysicsPaleontologyMathematical optimizationLayer (electronics)Geotechnical Engineering and Underground StructuresRock Mechanics and ModelingNumerical methods in engineering