Аннотация:The T-matrix approach can be used to calculate the effective
properties of rocks. In this study, we demonstrate that the Tmatrix
method (generalized optical potential approximation)
is capable of calculating the effective viscoelastic properties
of fractured rocks, while taking into account the spatial distribution
of fractures, as well as, the effect of low-velocity and
dispersive Krauklis waves, arising in thin fractures. We show
that the developed theory can be used with any homogenisation
scheme for rock physics applications. In this study, we
introduce viscoelastic components which have complex moduli
of the Krauklis wave — "Krauklis substance". As a result,
the effective properties of a fractured rock become complex.
We analyse the stiffness tensor dispersion and seismic attenuation,
as well as, anisotropic behavior of seismic waves, caused
by thin fractures filled with visloelastic substance. We demonstrate
the results for two models of fractured carbonate rock,
having a set of fluid filled aligned fractures.