A new approach to upscaling fracture network models while preserving geostatistical and geomechanical characteristics [PDF]
, 2015 A new approach to upscaling two-dimensional fracture network models is proposed for preserving geostatistical and geomechanical characteristics of a smaller-scale “source” fracture pattern.
Lang, P +4 more
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Advancements and Perspectives in Embedded Discrete Fracture Models (EDFM)
EnergiesThe Embedded Discrete Fracture Model (EDFM) has emerged as a prominent piece of technology used for embedding the hydraulic behavior of rock joints in reservoir numerical models. This paper critically reviews its fundamentals, the latest developments, and opportunities for further research.
Renato Espirito Basso Poli +2 more
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Block Copolymers: Emerging Building Blocks for Additive Manufacturing
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review addresses how block copolymer (BCP) physics and rheology have led to the widespread use of BCPs in advanced additive manufacturing techniques, with particular emphasis on the untapped potential of these nanostructured materials toward achieving multi‐scale architected materials with unique, programmable material properties.
Alice S. Fergerson +3 more
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Influence of local thermal non-equilibrium on enhanced geothermal system
Shenzhen Daxue xuebao. Ligong ban, 2022 Effective development of hot dry rock depends on complex fracture network formed by the enhanced geothermal system. Different scales of mass and heat transfer environment are formed between tight matrix and different fractures, which leads to the ...
CHENG Linsong +4 more
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Impact of anisotropy and fracture density on the approximation of the effective permeability of a fractured rock mass using 2D models [PDF]
, 2010 Imperial Users ...
Bekzatov, Alimzhan, Bekzatov, Alimzhan
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Buckling and strength analysis of panels with discrete stiffness tailoring [PDF]
, 2019 Continuous variation of stiffness across flat plates has been shown, theoretically, to improve buckling performance by up to 60%. However, steered fibre manufacturing methods cannot achieve the minimum radius of curvature required for improvement whilst ...
Butler, Richard +3 more
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Conductive Bonding and System Architectures for High‐Performance Flexible Electronics
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review outlines bonding technologies and structural design strategies that support high‐performance flexible and stretchable electronics. Bonding approaches such as surface‐activated bonding and anisotropic conductive films, together with system‐level architectures including buffer layers and island‐bridge structures, possess distinct mechanical ...
Kazuma Nakajima, Kenjiro Fukuda
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Discrete Lattice Element Model for Fracture Propagation with Improved Elastic Response
Applied SciencesThis research presents a novel approach to modeling fracture propagation using a discrete lattice element model with embedded strong discontinuities.
Jadran Čarija +3 more
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Fracture Detection and Numerical Modeling for Fractured Reservoirs
Energies, 2019 The subsurface fractures could impact the fluid mechanisms dramatically, which makes the modeling of the hydraulic and natural fractures an essential step for fractured reservoirs simulations. However, because of the complexities of fracture patterns and
Lihua Zuo +3 more
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Dual virtual element method for discrete fractures networks
, 2017 Discrete fracture networks is a key ingredient in the simulation of physical processes which involve fluid flow in the underground, when the surrounding rock matrix is considered impervious.
Fumagalli, Alessio, Keilegavlen, Eirik
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