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Fractal study and simulation of fracture roughness

Journal Article · · Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (USA)
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  1. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, CA (USA)
This study examines the roughness profiles of the surfaces of fractures and faults by using concepts from fractal geometry. Relationships between fractal characteristics of profiles and isotropic surfaces are analytically developed and a deterministic representation of the roughness is examined.
OSTI ID:
5981284
Journal Information:
Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (USA), Journal Name: Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (USA) Vol. 17:6; ISSN 0094-8276; ISSN GPRLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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