@article{1475917,
      recid = {1475917},
      author = {Zhang, Fengshou, and Damjanac, Branko, and Furtney,  Jason,},
      title = {Coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical processes in fractured  rock masses : discrete element modeling and engineering  applications /},
      publisher = {Springer,},
      address = {Cham, Switzerland :},
      pages = {1 online resource},
      year = {2023},
      abstract = {The subject of thermo-hydro-mechanical coupled processes  in fractured rock masses has close relevance to  energy-related deep earth engineering activities, such as  enhanced geothermal systems, geological disposal of  radioactive waste, sequestration of CO2, long-term disposal  of waste water and recovery of hydrocarbons from  unconventional reservoirs. Despite great efforts by  engineers and researchers, comprehensive understanding of  the thermo-hydro-mechanical coupled processes in fractured  rock mass remains a great challenge. The discrete element  method (DEM), originally developed by Dr. Peter Cundall,  has become widely used for the modeling of a rock mass,  including its deformation, damage, fracturing and  stability. DEM modeling of the coupled  thermo-hydro-mechanical processes in fractured rock masses  can provide some unique insights, to say the least, for  better understanding of those complex issues. The authors  of this book have participated in various projects  involving DEM modeling of coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical  processes during treatment of a rock mass by fluid  injection and/or extraction and have provided consulting  services to some of the largest oil-and-gas companies in  the world. The breadth and depth of our engineering  expertise are reflected by its successful applications in  the major unconventional plays in the world, including  Permian, Marcellus, Bakken, Eagle Ford, Horn River,  Chicontepec, Sichuan, Ordos and many more. The unique  combination of the state-of-the-art numerical modeling  techniques with state-of-the-practice engineering  applications makes the presented material relevant and  valuable for engineering practice. We believe that it is  beneficial to share the advances on this subject and  promote some further development.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1475917},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25787-2},
}