Hydraulic fracture development in conglomerate reservoirs simulated using combined finite-discrete element method
Mansour Sharafisafa, Akira Sato, Zeinab Aliabadian
Topics & Concepts
Classification of discontinuitiesHydraulic fracturingMatrix (chemical analysis)GeologyFinite element methodPermeability (electromagnetism)ConglomerateFluid dynamicsGeotechnical engineeringComplex fractureMaterials sciencePetroleum engineeringFracture (geology)MechanicsStructural engineeringEngineeringComposite materialMathematicsMathematical analysisMembraneSedimentary rockPhysicsPaleontologyGeneticsBiologyHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisRock Mechanics and ModelingDrilling and Well Engineering