Crustal stress determination from boreholes and rock cores: Fundamental principles

DR Schmitt, CA Currie, L Zhang - Tectonophysics, 2012 - Elsevier
Obtaining quantitative information on the state of stress in the crust can only be
accomplished by accessing the zone of interest by drilling. The borehole cavity, however …

Discing behavior and mechanism of cores extracted from Songke-2 well at depths below 4,500 m

G Mingzhong, H Haichun, X Shouning, L Tong… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Understanding in-situ stresses is the foundation for investigating deep rock mechanics. In
practice, the fracture morphology of a disced core can often reflect its in-situ environment …

The role of geomechanics for geological carbon storage

Y Feng, S Zhang, C Ma, F Liu, MH Mosleh, H Shin - Gondwana Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Geological Carbon Storage (GCS) is a technology that captures CO2 released by
human activities and injects it into a specific formation for long-term storage. Globally, GCS …

A three-dimensional meso-scale modelling of concrete fracture, based on cohesive elements and X-ray μCT images

W Trawiński, J Tejchman, J Bobiński - Engineering fracture mechanics, 2018 - Elsevier
The paper shows three-dimensional numerical results regarding concrete fracture at
aggregate level in a notched concrete beam under bending using cohesive interface …

Two-dimensional simulations of concrete fracture at aggregate level with cohesive elements based on X-ray μCT images

W Trawiński, J Bobiński, J Tejchman - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2016 - Elsevier
The paper presents results of two-dimensional meso-scale simulations of fracture in notched
concrete beams subjected to three-point bending test. Concrete was assumed as a 4-phase …

Characteristics of geothermal geology of the Qiabuqia HDR in Gonghe Basin, Qinghai Province

Z Senqi, Y Weide, L Dunpeng, J **aofeng… - Geology in …, 2018 - geochina.cgs.gov.cn
Based on regional geology, geothermal geology and integrated geophysical exploration
results, the GR1 hot dry rock exploration well was completed in the central part of Qiabuqia …

Modelling of the effect of discontinuities on the extent of the fracture zone surrounding deep tunnels

EJ Sellers, P Klerck - Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2000 - Elsevier
A series of physical and numerical model tests were performed to investigate the behaviour
of the rock surrounding circular excavations under high confining pressures. The aim was to …

Investigations of continued reservoir triggered seismicity at Koyna, India

HK Gupta, K Arora, N Purnachandra Rao… - Geological Society …, 2017 - lyellcollection.org
Koyna, located in the Deccan Volcanic Province in western India, is the most significant site
of reservoir triggered seismicity (RTS) globally. The largest RTS event of M 6.3 occurred …

Characterization of 4.2-km-deep fractured granodiorite cores from Pohang Geothermal Reservoir, Korea

S Kwon, L **e, S Park, KI Kim, KB Min, KY Kim… - Rock Mechanics and …, 2019 - Springer
The rock core test is the most direct and reliable way to measure fundamental physical,
hydraulic, and mechanical properties for underground reservoir characterization. A 10-cm …

Formation mechanism of core discing during drilling under deep in-situ stress environment: Numerical simulation and laboratory testing

F Li, M Gao, S Ye, J **e, H Deng, B Yang, J Liu… - Journal of Central South …, 2023 - Springer
Core discing often occurs during drilling under deep in-situ stress environment. To
determine its formation mechanism in sandstone under deep in-situ stress environment …