Simulation of fracturing and mechanical damage in rocks

Y. Zhang; A. Ord

Simulation of fracturing and mechanical damage in rocks

Y. Zhang, A. Ord

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We have simulated the patterns of rock deformation, fracturing, damage and fluid flow surrounding a pre-existing irregularly-curved fracture, using PFC particle-material-flow models and FLAC2D continuum deformation-fluid flow models. The results predict the development of several types of fracturing and damage structures and locations of fluid flow focusing, and explains the formation of mineralized Cu veins observed in the Shi-Lu Cu deposit, China.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2008
Externally published	Yes
Event	42nd U.S. Rock Mechanics - 2nd U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008 - San Francisco, CA, United States Duration: 29 Jun 2008 → 2 Jul 2008

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Conference	42nd U.S. Rock Mechanics - 2nd U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Francisco, CA
Period	29/06/08 → 2/07/08

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Simulation of fracturing and mechanical damage in rocks

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