Fractal geometry can be useful for explaining the fracture behavior and rock properties. The
fractal properties of rock fracture surface developed under tension were examined. Seven …

This work studies the roughness characteristics of fracture surfaces from a crystalline rock by
analyzing differences in surface roughness between fractures of various types and sizes. We …

This paper introduces the design of a new computer-controlled fracture surface mapping
system. The system consists of a mechanical scanning device, a circuit, a PC and software …

Dilatant fractures in normal fault zones are widely recognized as major pathways of fluid flow
in the upper crust where the ratio of rock strength and effective stress is suitable for their …

Hydraulic flow and transport (heat and solute) within crystalline rocks is dominated by the
fracture systems found within them. In situ stress conditions have a significant impact on the …

Capillary pressure curves of six low porosity and low permeability core samples from The
Geysers geothermal field were measured using the mercury-intrusion approach to …

In recent years, the development of two offshore low-permeability oil fields has revealed
unexpected challenges. The actual productivity of these fields significantly deviates from the …

In this research, we utilize image processing to analyze surfaces acquired from slurry-
erosion tests carried out on AISI 5117 steel at various velocities and impact angles of 30 deg …

In order to study the behavior of the early stage of pitting corrosion, an image analysis based
on discrete wavelet packet transform and fractals was used. Image feature parameters were …

Automated stone manufacturing has undergone considerable development in recent years.
Thanks to international research dealing with the cutting, sawing and grinding of different …