Fractal Description of Rock Fracture Networks Based on the Space Syntax Metric

Fractal characteristics and the fractal dimension are widely used in description characterization of rock fracture networks. They important tools for coal mining, oil gas transportation, other engineering problems. However, due to complexity networks difficulty directly applying limit definition dimension, application have become hot topics related projects. In this paper, traditional calculation methods were reviewed. Using theory head/tail breaks method, a new quantization model was established as simple method calculation. This calculate dimensions three Through comparison with box-counting results, it verified that could length networks, well quantify accurately effectively. addition, we found number similarities between urban road traffic GIS. The space syntax metric prevents controversy respect axis showed good effect. parameter can better reflect relationship fractures than length. connection value control value, trend same whereas opposite. further verifies applicability