Understanding the mechanical responses of granites after various thermal shocks is of
utmost significance for heat extraction through from enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs) …

Temperature changes have significant effects on rock properties. The changes in properties
vary for different rocks with different temperature ranges. Granite is an igneous type of rock …

In this paper, the effect of high temperature on the mechanical properties of quartz-rich
sandstone was studied by true triaxial pressure experiment. The density, P-wave velocity …

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 …

High temperature is an important factor affecting the mechanical properties and crack
propagation behavior of granite. In this study, the mechanical properties and thermal …

The investigation of the mechanical properties of hot dry rock (HDR) is of great significance
to the development of deep geothermal energy. However, the effects of thermal-mechanical …

Thermal effect plays a crucial role in governing rock strength and deformation behaviors
when exposed to high temperatures. This paper presents a novel thermal-mechanical failure …

A glyptographic analysis of São Tiago de Folhadela Church (Portugal) has been carried out,
which comprised petrologic, mason's marks and walls stratigraphy studies. The construction …

Given the major impact of thermal treatment on the deformation and failure characteristics of
rocks in deep rock engineering, it is crucial to understand the relevant behaviors of rocks …

Red soil from southern Iran is widely utilized in structural foundations, road construction,
brick making, and high-level landfills. When subjected to heat, soils undergo significant …