Fractures

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Title	Analysis Type - Features List / Utility	Model
Fracture Models
Fract_001 Fracture Data Import, Modification and Export	Coupled HM (3D)
	•ParaGeo fracture data import/export from/to FracMan data	$fract_001_fig1$
Fract_002 Discrete Fracture Modelling	Coupled HM (3D)
	•Discrete fracture modelling with FracMan imported data	$fract_002_fig1$ $fract_002_fig3$
Fract_003 Modelling of Embedded Continuum Fracture	Mechanical (3D)
•Case01 Joint Normal Displacement with Bandis Model •Case02 Joint Normal Displacement with Bandis Model (Spacing 0.25m) •Case03 Joint Normal Displacement with Cyclic Loading	•Embedded continuum fracture modelling using Ubiquitous Element Fracture (UEF) approach in mechanical field •Homogenised fracture properties via compliance matrix •Bandis fracture normal stiffness model •Normal displacement loading	$fract_003_fig1$ $fract_003_case01_fig1$ $fract_003_case02_fig1$
Fract_004 Homogenisation of Flow Properties in Jointed Model	Coupled HM (3D) using ParaGeoInv
•Case01 Ubiquitous Embedded Fracture (UEF)	•Homogenisation of flow properties (e.g. permeability) using Ubiquitous Element Fracture (UEF) approach	$fract_004_case01_fig0$
•Case02 Spatial Embedded Fracture (SEF)	•Homogenisation of flow properties (e.g. fracture permeability multiplier) using Spatially Element Fracture (SEF) approach	$fract_004_case02_fig0$