Directional hydraulic fracturing (DHF) using oriented perforations: The role of micro-crack heterogeneity
Qingsheng Bai, Heinz Konietzky, Cun Zhang, Binwei Xia
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Hydraulic fracturingHomogeneousMaterials scienceMechanicsEnergy consumptionShear (geology)Structural engineeringDissipationFracture mechanicsStrain energy release rateShear stressGeologyGeotechnical engineeringComposite materialEngineeringPhysicsThermodynamicsElectrical engineeringHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisRock Mechanics and ModelingDrilling and Well Engineering