On Intersection and Crossing of Frictional Interfaces by Hydraulic Fractures
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DOI https://doi.org/10.36487/ACG_repo/808_173
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Zhang, X & Jeffrey, RG 2008, 'On Intersection and Crossing of Frictional Interfaces by Hydraulic Fractures', in Y Potvin, J Carter, A Dyskin & R Jeffrey (eds), SHIRMS 2008: Proceedings of the First Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium, Australian Centre for Geomechanics, Perth, pp. 347-354, https://doi.org/10.36487/ACG_repo/808_173
Abstract:
A two-dimensional BEM model has been developed to examine re-initiation or termination of a fluid-driven fracture that intersects an orthogonal frictional interface. The matrix rocks on both sides of the interface are assumed to be impermeable, and a Newtonian fluid is injected into the fracture system at a constant rate. The formation of a new crack is controlled by the critical tensile stress criterion. A fracture approaching and terminating on the interface can induce a horizontal tensile stress in the unfractured layer to facilitate fracture nucleation. As a result of the elevated tensile stress, a hydraulic fracture crossing interfaces between dissimilar layers either forms a step-like trace or propagates straight across. Its continued propagation into the interior of the unfractured layer is assisted by interface frictional sliding and pressurised fluid. Also, a fracture can be arrested by entering and extending along the interface if conditions do not lead to crack nucleation in the unfractured layer and growth of such a new fracture. In the presence of modulus contrasts across the interface, numerical results are presented for the changes in fracture trajectories and injection pressure.
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