Abstract:The evaluation of fluid flow through fractured media is essential for many applications. In hard rocks, fluid flow depends on fracture aperture and connectivity, as fractures are the preferential flow paths within the rock mass. Previous research studied fluid flow, using Discrete Fracture Networks (DFN) and numerical modelling methods, with fewer lab-scale experiments. Advancements in 3D printing technology allows for generating valuable lab-scale physical models representing fractured media. In this work, a … Show more
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