Growing macroscale fold structures are one of the most dynamic and complex systems in
geology, where during fold growth pore fluid pressure, fluid temperature, and fluid …

This paper consists of three parts. The first part presents a critical review of previous
mechanical models on the relationship between joint spacing (s) and bed thickness (t) in …

Studies assembling high quality datasets of fracture systems (joints and faults) from four
reservoir analogues are described. These comprise limestones (Ireland), sandstones …

裂缝性油气藏在世界石油和天然气的产量, 储量中均占有十分重要的地位. 天然裂缝一方面可以
显著改善储层的渗透性, 甚至可以为油气聚集提供一定的储集空间, 另一方面对储层的压裂改造 …

Abstract The marine Middle and Upper Devonian section of the Appalachian Basin includes
several black shale units that carry two regional joint sets (J1 and J2 sets) as observed in …

Propagation of fluid-driven or hydraulic fractures deflected at bedding interfaces in layered
sedimentary rocks and subsequent fluid invasion is investigated numerically using a two …

Estimation or determination of fracture geometry has been one of the most difficult technical
challenges in hydraulic fracturing treatment. A three-dimensional non-linear fluid–solid …

The thickness and spacing systematics of 30 line samples of vein arrays at ten localities
have been analysed. The analytical methods were tested on four synthetic data sets. The …

Contrasting material properties of alternating chalk and shale layers control vertical
connectivity of fractures. Our field observations within the Austin Chalk, Texas indicate …

Hobbs' model [Hobbs, DW (1967) The formation of tension joints in sedimentary rocks: on
explanation. Geological Magazine104, 550–556.] has been cited as one of the theories for …