Previous hydrocarbon explorations in the middle of the Tarim Basin indicate that strike-slip
faults play an important role in the development of Ordovician carbonate reservoirs and …

Current theoretical solutions for the influence of landslides on existing structures are
generally conducted on the assumption of fine weather and provide little attention on the …

Objective: To explore the mechanical properties of weak expansive soil under different
moisture contents and confining pressures. Methods: The triaxial remolded soil samples with …

Present in situ stress field is the basis of petroleum engineering, and its distribution
characteristics are the key to reservoir reconstruction. The target reservoir in SH Oilfield is a …

Performance degradation assessment (PDA) of hydraulic pumps is of great importance to
preserve operational reliability and ensure safety of hydraulic systems. PDA of hydraulic …

This paper investigates the volumetric behaviors, soil-water and microstructural
characteristics, and static and cyclic elastoplastic responses (including the shear strength …

The effects of external stress (σ v) and compaction characteristics in terms of the compaction
dry density (ρ d) and compaction moisture content (w 0) on the swelling characteristics of an …

Occurrence of a reservoir landslide and its potential secondary hazards near a dam can
result in significant losses and casualties, such as those that resulted from the Vajont …

One of the major challenges for the oil and gas industry is to keep buried metal pipes safe
from faulting. This paper discusses about a solution to keep buried pipes safe. In this study …

A premature crack is a significant indicator for early failure detection for underground
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water pipes. Using an array of strain gauges mounted on a pipe …