Numerical Modelling of Interaction between Hydraulic Fractures and Natural Fractures by Using the Extended Finite Element Method

Figure 10

Intersection results based on the W&T’s criterion under different fluid pressure conditions. (a) Final fracture, 2.5 MPa. (b) Final fracture, 2.8 MPa. (c) Final fracture, 3.5 MPa. (d) Final fracture, 4.5 MPa.

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