Based on the anisotropic fractal characteristics of natural fracture surfaces, a fractal fluid flow
model was developed. Three-dimensional printed fracture models were built using the …

This study experimentally analyzes the nonlinear flow characteristics and channelization of
fluid through rough-walled fractures during the shear process using a shear-flow …

To investigate the influence of geometric characteristics of deformable rough fractures under
confining stresses on the behaviors of non-Darcy flow, four fractured sandstone specimens …

To understand the influence of shear on the hydraulic properties of rock fractures, shear-flow
tests were carried out on rock fractures with different surface roughnesses. Each rough …

Based on the 3D-printing technique, totally 44 transparent specimens each containing a
single fracture with 4 types of aperture and 11 types of roughness are designed and printed …

The understanding of nonlinear flow in rough-walled rock fractures is critical for
underground engineering and geological sciences. The macroscopic behavior and …

Fluid flow through rock media is highly significant in underground water management, the
geothermal recovery process, and various underground engineering applications. Fractures …

For various rock engineering, injection of fluids into rock fractures through boreholes is quite
common. It is of great significance to investigate the characteristics of radial flow (RF) in rock …

Understanding the nonlinear flow regime of fluids through rock fractures is very important for
accurately predicting the permeability of fractured rock masses. This study numerically …

The effect of model size on fluid flow through fractal rough fractures under shearing is
investigated using a numerical simulation method. The shear behavior of rough fractures …