Research Article

Coupled Geomechanics and Flow Modeling of Fractured Reservoirs considering Matrix Permeability Anisotropy

Table 3

Fracture parameters.

ParameterPrimary fracturesSecondary fractures

Joint roughness coefficient, JRC15.07.5
Joint compressive strength, JCS80.0 MPa60.0 MPa
Failure ratio, 0.70.75
Stiffness exponent, 0.80.65
Fracture residue angle, 30.010.0
Zero-stress aperture, 0.3 mm0.15 mm