To use the program create a datasheet with columns for x, y, z, direction, dip, and radius. This datasheet can also be generated automatically using the Borehole Manager's File | Export | Fractures | Fracture Data -> RwDat option.
Three-dimensional diagram depicting original disk (fracture) data as plotted via the Utilities | 3D | Fracture Disks program. Note relative alignments and spacing relative to the next diagram.
Distance-to-fracture model that was created by the RockWorks ModOps Solid | Create | Fractures->Solid program based on fractures depicted within the previous diagram. Note, this model was created with the "Negate Node Values" option enabled. This means that the distances (relative to the closest fracture) are expressed as negative values - see legend above.
Distance-to-fracture model combined with fracture disks.
Distance-to-fracture model in which lower values have been rendered completely transparent thereby showing regions where the fractures are clustered together (e.g. unstable or unsuitable road-cutting areas). Note, this model was created with the "Negate Node Values" option enabled. This means that the distances (relative to the closest fracture) are expressed as negative values - see legend above.
Distance-to-fracture model in which the lower values have been rendered completely transparent thereby showing regions where there are no fractures (e.g. stable, unfractured rock suitable for tunneling, etc.).
Combination of two models: The yellow/red model is showing the fractured regions (Negate Node Values = Yes) while the blue/green region is showing unfractured regions (Negate Node Values = No).
