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Analysis of cross fracture seepage characteristics under different angle conditions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Based on the Weierstrass-Mandelbrot fractal function, multiple X-shaped fracture models with different intersection angles were established to investigate the fracture seepage characteristics under both equal and unequal inlet pressure conditions. The results showed that the intersection angle of the fractures influenced the flow contribution of each inlet branch to the rough and smooth outlet fractures, as well as the degree of convergence at the intersection.

Source: Thermal Science

DOI: 10.2298/tsci2502237y

Authors: Zun-Dong Yang, Jing Xie, Hu-Chao Deng

Institutions: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Sichuan University, Yalong Hydro (China)

Language: English

Topic: Groundwater flow and contamination studies

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key Research and Development Program of China