Morphology-based characterization of 3D anisotropy in porous rock: Pore orientation

Yeon Jong Jeong, Dong Hun Kang, Kwang Yeom Kim, Tae Sup Yun

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Abstract

The heterogeneity and randomness of pore structure in rock often hamper the quantitative assessment of pore orientation, which critically determines conduction phenomena. The morphological similarity of pore space in rock is examined by systematic evaluation of phase interception, called mean intercept length (MIL), star length distribution (SLD), and star volume distribution (SVD). The pore space of Berea sandstone is reconstructed by 3D X-ray-computed tomography followed by binarization. The lengths crossed by the evaluation line drawn from randomly selected points within the phase of interests are systematically computed for equally spaced probing direction in 3D space. The gathered values are correspondingly represented by MIL, SLD, and SVD to evaluate the major and minor orientation of pore network. Examples in porous rock and applicability are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeo-Congress 2014 Technical Papers
Subtitle of host publicationGeo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability - Proceedings of the 2014 Congress
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages582-590
Number of pages9
Edition234 GSP
ISBN (Print)9780784413272
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2014 Congress on Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geo-Congress 2014 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 2014 Feb 232014 Feb 26

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number234 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Other

Other2014 Congress on Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geo-Congress 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period14/2/2314/2/26

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Building and Construction
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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