DFN.lab
A software platform for DFN modelling
“Fractures matter”
DFN.lab is a modular computational suite to deal with three-dimensional Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) models from generation to simulation and analysis of connectivity, flow, mechanical and transport properties. Core modules are developed in C++ for high performances and a Python API is provided for easy use.
Features
DFN Generation
Generate Discrete Frature Network with statistical or genetic rules
Analysis
Provide a full range of analysis from density to spatial organization
Fracture mechanics
Linear elastic properties in and out of fractures
Particle Tracking
Advective transport of particles
Flow
Steady-state and transient flow
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Publications
Le Goc, R., Pinier, B., Darcel, C., Lavoine, E., Doolaeghe, D., de Simone, S., . . Davy, P (2019, 9-13 December 2019). DFN.lab: Software platform for Discrete Fracture Network models. Paper presented at the AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Tutorials
Learn how to use DFN.lab with these step by step tutorials
Python and DFN.Lab
Create domain
Tunnels & wells
Create deterministic fractures and DFNs
Input and output DFN files
Stochastic DFN generation
Genetic DFN generation
Hydraulic boundary conditions
Transmissivity generation
Identifying connected structures
Meshing DFNs
Solving flow (steady state)
Solving flow with graphs
Particle tracking
Fracture domains and deformation zones
Team
Discover the DFN.lab team
Romain Le Goc
ITASCA Research Engineer
Caroline Darcel
ITASCA Project Manager
Philippe Davy
CNRS Research Director
