Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a distinguishing material used in new
construction and conjunction with conventional concrete. However, some issues limit the …

Microwave heating is a green, efficient and sustainable technique for thermal process, which
has been evaluated as an ideal candidate to satisfy the present and future sustainable …

This paper deals with experimental studies regarding the thermo-physical properties of
granite, sandstone and basalt in the temperature range of 25–1000° C. It is shown how …

The exploration and development of oil and gas resources have shifted from shallow to
deep and ultradeep. The difficulty of rock breaking has also increased, introducing new …

In recent years, microwave mechanical rock breaking—an energy-saving technology with
environmental benefits and high efficiency—is increasingly being used to improve the rock …

The sample will burst into fragment when the thermal stress induced by thermal expansion
greater than the ultimate strength of the rock after microwave irradiation. Microwave-assisted …

Microwave heating is an attractive new technique for concrete treatment due to its high
efficiency and low energy consumption. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the …

Microwave heating technology has received significant attention as an alternative to
conventional heating methods for oil shale upgrading. To investigate the thermal response …

Microwave energy can be used to assist mechanical rock breakage for civil and mining
engineering operations. To assess the industrial applicability of this technology, microwave …

The effect of grain size heterogeneity on the mechanical and microcracking behavior of Lac
du Bonnet (LdB) granite during heating, cooling, and uniaxial compression loading is …