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physics.geo-ph2017★ 203 cited
Elastic, strength, and fracture properties of Marcellus shale
Zhefei Jin, Weixin Li, Congrui Jin +2
Shale, a fine-grained sedimentary rock, is the key source rock for many of the world's most important oil and natural gas deposits. A deep understanding of the mechanical propertie…
physics.geo-ph2017★ 151 cited
Characterization of Marcellus Shale Fracture Properties through Size Effect Tests and Computations
Weixin Li, Zhefei Jin, Gianluca Cusatis
Mechanical characterization of shale-like rocks requires understanding the scaling of the measured properties to enable the extrapolation from small scale laboratory tests to field…