Height Effect on Interactions between the Hydraulic Fracture and Natural Fractures

Figure 17

The numerical results at a 60-degree approaching angle with 4 m/20 m formation thickness: (a) the fluid pressure history at the injection point; (b) damage factor with 4 m formation thickness (deformation scale factor is 100); and (c) damage factor contours with 20 m formation thickness.

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