Flow analysis through an interconnected fracture network - numerical modelling
Abstract
Analytical methods may be used to estimate fluid-flow quantities in a given rock mass, provided the rock mass contains a simple fracture network formed with a small number of joints. Typically, there are two approaches based on analytical techniques: For a given hydraulic conductivity relationship, the flow is estimated; The hydraulic head at each intersection point of the given fracture network is first estimated, and then the flow is quantified.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Groundwater flow and contamination studies
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 241–278
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter