Estimating fluid flow rates through fracture networks using combinatorial optimization

@article{Hob2018EstimatingFF,
  title={Estimating fluid flow rates through fracture networks using combinatorial optimization},
  author={Alex Hob{\'e} and Daniel Vogler and Martin P. Seybold and Anozie Ebigbo and Randolph R. Settgast and Martin O. Saar},
  journal={Advances in Water Resources},
  year={2018}
}
  • Alex HobéDaniel Vogler M. Saar
  • Published 25 January 2018
  • Computer Science
  • Advances in Water Resources
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