Research Article

DEM-CFD Modeling of Proppant Pillar Deformation and Stability during the Fracturing Fluid Flowback

Table 1

Summary of microscale properties of rock.

MicroparametersLinear contactsApparent modulus (GPa)5.7
Normal stiffness (N/m)
Shear stiffness (N/m)
Parallel bondsApparent modulus (GPa)5.7
Normal stiffness (GPa/m)
Shear stiffness (GPa/m)
Normal bond strength (MPa)38
Shear bond strength (MPa)38
Radius multiplier1
Friction0.5
Density (kg/m3)2650
Particle radius (D/2) (mm)0.2