Experimental modeling of sanding fracturing and conductivity of propped fractures in conglomerate: A case study of tight conglomerate of Mahu sag in Junggar Basin, NW China

ZOU Yushi,SHI Shanzhi,ZHANG Shicheng,YU Tianxi,TIAN Gang,MA Xinfang,ZHANG Zhaopeng

Table 2 Test results of rock mechanical parameters of matrix and gravel.

Lithofacies Elastic modulus/GPa Hardness/ GPa Fracture toughness/(MPa•m0.5) Matrix 1.60 0.04 0.07 Gravel 71.2 7.20 6.75