Development and application of three-dimensional discrete fracture network modeling approach for fluid flow in fractured rock masses

N Huang, R Liu, Y Jiang, Y Cheng - Journal of Natural Gas Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Rock fractures are crucial conduits for fluid flow in fractured rock masses. Three-dimensional
(3D) discrete fracture network (DFN) modeling approach, which can explicitly characterize …

Development and verification of three-dimensional equivalent discrete fracture network modelling based on the finite element method

N Wu, Z Liang, Z Zhang, S Li, Y Lang - Engineering Geology, 2022 - Elsevier
The discrete fracture network (DFN) method is essential for estimating the mechanical
properties of naturally fractured rock masses. A three-dimensional (3D) equivalent DFN …

[PDF][PDF] Characterizing hydraulic properties of fractured rocks using DFN model and FEMDEM method for tunnelling applications

J Wu - 2021 - repository.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Abstract Fractures (eg, faults, joints) provide pathways for fluid flow as hydraulic conductors
or barriers that prevent flow across them. Characterization and detection of fractures in …