Mesoscopic interpretation of hydraulic fracture initiation and breakdown pressure using discrete element method
Qinxi Dong, Y. Wang, Bin Chen
Topics & Concepts
BoreholeMechanicsHydraulic fracturingMesoscopic physicsFracture (geology)Fluid dynamicsMaterials scienceGeotechnical engineeringCoupling (piping)Discrete element methodFracture mechanicsGeologyComposite materialPhysicsQuantum mechanicsRock Mechanics and ModelingHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisDrilling and Well Engineering