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

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 …

A detailed understanding of the thermal damage and failure mechanical behavior of granite
at elevated temperatures is a key concern in nuclear waste disposal engineering …

Understanding the mechanical behaviour of reservoir rock under different temperatures with
different cooling conditions is necessary for safe and effective deep geo-engineering …

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 …

A systemic understanding of the thermal effects on the dynamic behavior of granite is
significant to thermal engineering applications such as waste disposal engineering and …

Natural rock joints with infilling materials such as clay, broken rock fragments, or even
cement mortar infusion material are common in the field of rock engineering. The fracture …

The thermal effects on micro-properties of granite were experimentally studied. The
volumetric porosity was observed by the X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) technique and …

The accurate prediction of the strength of rocks after high-temperature treatment is important
for the safety maintenance of rock in deep underground engineering. Five machine learning …

The effect of high temperatures up to 800° C on the physical and mechanical characteristics
and fracturing behaviour of Beishan granite is experimentally studied with a combination of …