Relaxation and rapid displacement loading tests were performed on five types of rocks to
gain a deeper understanding of the differences between subcritical crack growth (SCG) and …

Water‐weakening effect is one of the most important factors inducing large deformation and
stability problems of shale strata in the Huangjiazhai Tunnel. The influence of water on shale …

Understanding the potential subcritical fracture behavior is very essential to assess the
perennial stability of rock engineering. The purpose of this study is to reveal the fracture …

Arrays of natural opening-mode fractures show systematic patterns in size and spatial
arrangement. The controls on these factors are enigmatic, but in many cases the depth of …

Using the double-torsion technique, the fracture mechanical response of granite specimens
was investigated under the influence of fluid with different electrolyte types and salinities …

Rock fracture toughness is a critical parameter for optimizing reservoir stimulation during
deep resource extraction. This index characterizes the in situ resistance of rocks to fracture …

Abstract The three-dimensional (3D) structural characteristics of the bedding planes exhibit
strong anisotropy in the fracture behavior of shale. Previous studies on the anisotropy of …

This study presents a geomechanical assessment of the 4km thick Paleocene-Pleistocene
succession of the Tui field area from Taranaki Basin, offshore New Zealand. Based on the …

Rock fracturing sets the pace for a range of geomorphic processes. While experimental
studies and modeling have provided invaluable insights into the mechanisms and rates of …

a bstract Natural fractures are generally viewed as elliptical in shape, consistent with elastic
fracture mechanics. To quantify deviations of fracture shape from theoretically predicted …