The failure mechanism of shale under cyclic loading is useful for understanding fatigue
hydraulic fracturing in reservoirs. The anisotropic characteristics of this mechanism were …

Hydraulic fracturing is a key technology for improving the permeability of coal reservoirs.
Understanding the variation of hydraulically induced fractures is crucial for improving …

Hydraulic fracturing is crucial for extracting shale oil and gas. This technique involves
creating fractures in rock formations to enhance reservoir development efficiently. Due to the …

The propagation of multiple fractures plays a significant role in the effectiveness of hydraulic
stimulation in shale oil reservoirs. Previous studies reported that the laminations and …

The mechanical properties and degradation caused by damage within coal pillar dams
determine the safety and stability of underground water reservoirs. This study investigated …

It is believed that the bedding plane is one of controlling factors in progressive failure of
shales and its characterization is of great significance in the gas shale engineering …

Hydraulic fracturing reservoir reconstruction technology is crucial in the development of
shale gas exploitation techniques. Large quantities of high-pressure fluids injected into …

The mechanical properties of shale rock have a great significance on drilling engineering
and the establishment of safety protection facilities in the process of shale gas exploitation …

Perforation is critical to create a flow pathway between a shale reservoir and the production
casing for hydraulic fracturing. However, the damage characteristics of shales by abrasive …

Pulsating hydraulic fracturing (PHF) is a promising technology for enhancing the extraction
of coalbed methane. In this study, the effects of pulsating water response of coal fractures …