Review of microfluidic devices and imaging techniques for fluid flow study in porous geomaterials
Understanding transport phenomena and governing mechanisms of different physical and
chemical processes in porous media has been a critical research area for decades …
chemical processes in porous media has been a critical research area for decades …
Application and prospective of 3D printing in rock mechanics: A review
Y Gao, T Wu, Y Zhou - International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and …, 2021 - Springer
This review aims to discuss the application and development of three-dimensional printing
(3DP) technology in the field of rock mechanics and the mechanical behaviors of 3D-printed …
(3DP) technology in the field of rock mechanics and the mechanical behaviors of 3D-printed …
A comprehensive experimental study on mechanical behavior, microstructure and transport properties of 3D-printed rock analogs
Abstract 3D-printed (3DP) analogs of natural rocks have been used in laboratory tests
concerning geomechanical and transport properties. Rock analogs manufactured by 3D …
concerning geomechanical and transport properties. Rock analogs manufactured by 3D …
Characterization and microfabrication of natural porous rocks: From micro-CT imaging and digital rock modelling to micro-3D-printed rock analogs
Tests on standard rock specimens with controlled and identical pore structure are critical to
validating the analytical and numerical models. However, it is usually difficult to acquire two …
validating the analytical and numerical models. However, it is usually difficult to acquire two …
Influence of intermittent opening density on mechanical behavior and fracture characteristics of 3D-printed rock
To investigate the influence of intermittent opening density on the mechanical behavior and
fracture characteristics of rock, sand 3D-printed specimens containing different opening …
fracture characteristics of rock, sand 3D-printed specimens containing different opening …
Can 3-D printed gypsum samples replicate natural rocks? An experimental study
Abstract 3D printing is an emerging technology which can offer valuable insight into rock
characterization and theoretical model verification due to the sample reproducibility. Also, it …
characterization and theoretical model verification due to the sample reproducibility. Also, it …
A systematic investigation into the control of roughness on the flow properties of 3D‐printed fractures
Heterogeneous fracture aperture distribution, dictated by surface roughness, mechanical
rock and fracture properties, and effective stress, limits the predictive capabilities of many …
rock and fracture properties, and effective stress, limits the predictive capabilities of many …
Microstructure characteristics and fractal analysis of 3D-printed sandstone using micro-CT and SEM-EDS
Replicating sedimentary rocks using three-dimensional (3D) printing can support routine
reservoir rock analysis in petrophysical and geomechanical experiments, which is done …
reservoir rock analysis in petrophysical and geomechanical experiments, which is done …
Three-dimensional printing for geoscience: Fundamental research, education, and applications for the petroleum industry
ABSTRACT Three-dimensional (3-D) printing provides a fast, cost-effective way to produce
and replicate complicated designs with minimal flaws and little material waste. Early use of 3 …
and replicate complicated designs with minimal flaws and little material waste. Early use of 3 …
Quantitative visualization methods for continuous evolution of three-dimensional discontinuous structures and stress field in subsurface rock mass induced by …
Discontinuous structures such as pores, fractures, joints, and faults govern the physical and
mechanical behavior of subsurface rock masses in underground engineering applications …
mechanical behavior of subsurface rock masses in underground engineering applications …