... Abstract: The main bedrock of Pohang Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) in Korea consists of granite and granodiorite. Anisotropy is often among the important feature of granites, which is represented by three orthogonal cleavage planes frequently called rift, grain and hardway, and they have...

... Upstream Oil & Gas anisotropic effect peak strength reservoir geomechanics strength classification mechanical anisotropic specimen anisotropic rock rock strength specimen bedding Reservoir Characterization Engineering cleavage discontinuity compressive strength perpendicular...

... Laboratory Work Performed 103 Equipment and Materials Used 104 Experiments Performed 105 Solid Rock vs. Stratified Rock 112 Findings .. 118 Conclusions 118 Cleavage Induced by Mining 118 Importance of Horizontal Support 120 Bibliography 122 ILLUSTRATIONS figure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. page Relation between...