Motivated by the successful implementation of the phase-field method (PFM) to simulate
complicated fracture patterns at moderate computational costs in solid materials, many …

Abstract Development of numerical methods for hydraulic fracture simulation has
accelerated in the past two decades. Recent advances in hydraulic fracture modeling and …

In this study, the discrete lattice simulation of multi-scale fracture growth in layered media is
conducted and validated against fracturing laboratory observation and field micro-seismic …

This article reviews laboratory experimental studies on hydraulic fracturing under triaxial and
true triaxial stress conditions in crystalline rock for geothermal purposes, and places …

Various fracture patterns may develop through hydraulic fracture propagation and
interaction with natural fractures which may substantially enhance connectivity and …

This manuscript introduces a unified mathematical framework to replicate both desiccation-
induced and hydraulic fracturing in low-permeable unsaturated porous materials observed …

Rock fracture mechanics and accurate characterization of rock fracture are crucial for
understanding a variety of phenomena interested in geological engineering and …

Geothermal energy, featured as a renewable low‐carbon energy resource, exhibits great
potential in mitigating global warming. However, efficient mining of geothermal energy from …

Compared with shallow reservoirs of shale gas, the high stress and plasticity of shale
reservoirs under deep conditions significantly impact the propagation of hydraulic fractures …

A laboratory study of cryogenic fracturing was performed to test its ability to improve oil/gas
recovery from low-permeability reservoirs. Our objective is to develop well-stimulation …