Estimates of equivalent aperture for non-newtonian flow in a rough-walled fracture

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Volumn 34, Issue 7, 1997, Pages 1133-1137

  Federico, V D I ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA   (Italy)

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EID: 85085782028     PISSN: 13651609     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s1365-1609(97)90205-7     Document Type: Article

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