Abstract Knowledge of the mechanical behavior of planetary rocks is indispensable for
space explorations. The scarcity of pristine samples and the irregular shapes of planetary …

It is critical to rigorously determine the mechanical properties of granitic rocks to effectively
analyze and manage subsurface engineering activities, such as geothermal energy …

Understanding the thermal effects on rock is critical for the exploration of geothermal
resources and the temperature‐driven evolution of Earth. The macroscale mechanical …

It is extremely important to investigate the mechanical properties and failure characteristics
of granite at the mesoscale to understand the mesoscopic evolution mechanism of the time …

In the future, human activities in space, such as asteroid mining, will require the aid of
geotechnical engineering. Rock samples obtained by sample-return missions via spacecraft …

Injecting CO 2 into shale gas formations to improve recovery and sequestrate CO 2 is
regarded as a promising technology. Understanding the softening behavior of shale induced …

The poor mechanical property of mudstone seriously affects the stability of various
engineering buildings. For weathered mudstone, the mechanical parameters are difficult to …

Weathering process leads to changes in mineral composition, microdefects and mechanical
properties of mineral grains, which has a significant impact on the macroscale mechanical …

Layered rocks are heterogeneous media composed of multiscale minerals with contrasting
geomechanical properties. It remains unclear how the mechanical responses of constituent …

Understanding the macroscopic and microscopic failure process of brittle rocks is helpful to
predict the strength and deformation characteristics. However, the brittle rock is a typical …