Analysis of fracture propagation behavior and fracture geometry using a tri-axial fracturing system in naturally fractured reservoirs

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Volumn 45, Issue 7, 2008, Pages 1143-1152

  Zhou, Jian ^a   Chen, Mian ^a   Jin, Yan ^a   Zhang, Guang qing ^a  

^a CHINA UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM   (China)

Author keywords

Coefficient of friction; Fracture geometry; Fracture interaction; Hydraulic fracturing; In situ stresses; Shear strength

Indexed keywords

FRACTURE; FRICTION; SHEAR STRENGTH; STRESSES;

FRACTURE INTERACTION; FRACTURE PROPAGATION; FRACTURED RESERVOIRS; FRICTION COEFFICIENT; IN-SITU STRESSES;

HYDRAULIC FRACTURING;

FRACTURE GEOMETRY; FRACTURE PROPAGATION; RESERVOIR; ROCK MECHANICS; SHEAR STRENGTH; STRESS; TRIAXIAL TEST;

EID: 43449131525     PISSN: 13651609     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2008.01.001     Document Type: Article

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