The micro-geometric heterogeneity has a significant effect on the mechanical behavior and
failure mode of brittle rocks. To study the influence of the size distribution and preferred …

This study investigates the tensile failure mechanisms in granitic rock samples at different
scales by means of different types of tests. To do that, we have selected a granitic rock type …

A natural rock often has a positive Poisson's ratio during compression. However, the thermal-
damaged rock can abnormally present a negative Poisson's ratio. Thus far, the related …

Understanding the fracturing mechanisms of rock on both macro-and micro-scale is
important for properly designing rock engineering applications. However, there is still a lack …

Supercritical carbon dioxide (ScCO2) fracturing to transform geothermal reservoirs is a new
technology in geothermal development, with great prospects. In this paper, the current …

Natural faults are often heterogeneous with spatially variable cohesion caused by healing
processes. Using rock bridges as laboratory analogs, we investigate how cohesion‐healed …

The failure process of brittle rocks under compression involves the initiation, accumulation
and propagation of tensile fractures before peak stress is reached. This process is …

Supercritical carbon dioxide (ScCO2) fracturing has great advantages and prospects in both
shale gas exploitation and CO2 storage. This paper reviews current laboratory experimental …

In geological engineering, the existence of fault fracture zones has an obvious impact on the
stability and failure process of the surrounding rock of mountain tunnels. In this study, a …

The tensile strength at the rock-concrete interface is one of the crucial factors controlling the
failure mechanisms of structures, such as concrete gravity dams. Despite the critical …