Modelling the Evolution of Natural Fracture Networks by Michael John Welch & Mikael Lüthje & Simon John Oldfield

Modelling the Evolution of Natural Fracture Networks by Michael John Welch & Mikael Lüthje & Simon John Oldfield

Author:Michael John Welch & Mikael Lüthje & Simon John Oldfield
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783030524142
Publisher: Springer International Publishing


8.1 Controls on Mean Linear Fracture Density

The mean linear fracture density (P32), described in Sect. 1.​1.​1, is an ideal parameter with which to calibrate fracture models for two reasons:It is easy to measure, both in outcrop (using scanlines or similar techniques) and in the subsurface (by measuring fracture densities along boreholes, on core or borehole images).

It is also a key parameter controlling the porosity, permeability and elastic properties of the fracture network, so it is often particularly important to be able to predict accurate P32 values.



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