Characterizing the temperature-dependent shear mechanical responses of rock masses
under constant normal stiffness (CNS) boundary conditions is of crucial importance for …

During the development of hot dry rock, the research on thermal fatigue damage caused by
thermal shock of cold and heat cycles is the basis that ensures the long-term utilization of …

Featured Application This review contribute to understand the mechanisms underlying the
observed rockfall activity during and after a wildfire, to advance in the solutions and methods …

Since coal and petroleum resources are facing depletion, geothermal resources that can be
stably mined for a long time are increasingly valued, especially hot dry rock (HDR) …

As granite is one of the most widely encountered lithologies in studies of high-temperature
rock mechanics, the effects of high temperatures on the physical and mechanical properties …

A comprehensive understanding of the physico-mechanical behavior of rocks in hot dry rock
(HDR) reservoir after different stimulation treatments is essential for the safe and effective …

This review paper aims to survey and discuss recent theoretical and experimental works
reporting the temperature effects on the mechanical properties of rocks like granite, gabbro …

Granite is a viable host for deep nuclear waste disposal because its low permeability and
high strength enable the stable and safe operation of the repository. We examined the …

Shale gas has become the development focus of many countries recently for its strategic
importance, and the deep shale gas extraction is becoming a priority worldwide. Water …

The optimal development of hot dry rock (HDR) geothermal is deep HDR geothermal.
Because of different diagenesis environments, the mineral composition and micro-structure …