The influence of thermal damage on macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of
different rocks has received much attention in the field of rock engineering. When the rocks …

The mechanical characteristics and failure behavior of rocks containing flaws or
discontinuities have received wide attention in the field of rock mechanics. When external …

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 …

It is extremely difficult to accurately predict the rock damage evolution during the
underground space development or the deep excavation activity. In this paper, based on the …

Particle breakage is of fundamental importance for understanding the mechanical behaviour
of sands and is relevant to many geotechnical engineering problems. In order to gain new …

This study numerically investigates the influence of material heterogeneity on the strength
and deformation behavior and the associated microcracking process of a felsic crystalline …

The challenge associated with large-scale hydrogen storage is a pertinent one to achieve a
hydrogen economy. The increasing global demand for clean and green energy is the driving …

Abstract 3D printing is an innovative manufacturing technology that enables the printing of
objects through the accumulation of successive layers. This study explores the potential …

Rock strength and deformation behavior has long been recognized to be closely related to
the microstructure and the associated micro-cracking process. A good understanding of …

The mechanical damage characteristics of sandstone subjected to cyclic loading is very
significant to evaluate the stability and safety of deep excavation damage zones. However to …