Texas A&M University - Principal Investigator: Dr. Ahmad Ghassemi
Objective: Conduct an integrated experimental and numerical study to accomplish the following objectives: (i) to understand the role of rock texture, fabric and deformation regime on induced fractures (ii) to develop rock strength/elasticity heterogeneity models that can be used for gas shale, and (iii) implement experimental findings into improved 3D numerical fracture simulation models for assessment of containment and estimation of the stimulated volume.
Period of Performance: January 27, 2012 to January 27, 2014
