Chengzeng Yan

Dr. Chengzeng Yan

Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China
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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 June 2017 in International Journal of Geomechanics
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Chengzeng YanChengzeng Yan
Chengzeng Yan
Hong ZhengHong Zheng
Hong Zheng
This study presents a hydromechanical model, finite-discrete element method with fluid flow in three dimensions (FDEM-flow3D), that can simulate three-dimensional hydraulic fracturing of jointed rock mass with complex fracture networks. By taking full advantage of a unique topological connection between joint elements and solid elements in three-dimensional combined finite-discrete element method (FEMDEM) together with the cubic law, the authors built a three-dimensional fluid flow model. In addition, a connectivity search algorithm for arbitrarily complex three-dimensional fracture networks is proposed, which can be used to search the connectivity of arbitrarily complex three-dimensional fracture networks. Combining the connectivity search algorithm and the mechanical calculations of three-dimensional FEMDEM, the authors built the three-dimensional hydromechanical coupling model FDEM-flow3D, which directly implements hydromechanical coupling and can simulate fluid-driven fracturing in rock with arbitrarily complex three-dimensional fracture networks. Finally, the authors give five examples to validate FDEM-flow3D in dealing with the problems of steady flow, unsteady flow, hydromechanical coupling, connectivity search of discrete fracture networks, and hydraulic fracturing. The simulation results agree well with the theoretical or experimental results. The model provides a powerful tool for simulation of hydraulic fracturing in shale gas exploitation and geothermal extraction.

19 November 2018 in International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics
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Chengzeng Yan
YJYuyong Jiao
Yuyong Jiao

31 May 2021 in Acta Geotechnica
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Chengzeng YanChengzeng Yan
Chengzeng Yan
HFHongwei Fan
Hongwei Fan
DHDuruo Huang
Duruo Huang
GWGang Wang
Gang Wang

17 April 2019 in International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics
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Chengzeng Yan
YJYuyong Jiao
Yuyong Jiao
Hong ZhengHong Zheng
Hong Zheng

13 July 2021 in Acta Geotechnica
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Chengzeng YanChengzeng Yan
Chengzeng Yan
TWTie Wang
Tie Wang
WKWenhui Ke
Wenhui Ke
GWGang Wang
Gang Wang