Decoding seepage percolation and preferential seepage paths in evolving rock fracture networks using complex network theory
Authors:
- Qian XuQXQian Xu
- Bohu ZhangBohu Zhang
- Yibin LuYLYibin Lu
- Jichao GuoJGJichao Guo
- Jun ZhengJun Zheng
- 13 December 2025
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Computers and Geotechnics
- Vol. 191
Abstract
No abstract availableFunding Information
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (42422704)
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (52379109)
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (226-2025-00179)
- Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen Municipality (3502Z202471008)
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