Drilling plays a significant role in the history of human civilization. The exploration of greater
depths, extreme environments, or hazardous areas calls for more energy-efficient and high …

Cyclic loading and confining pressure unloading are two common types of disturbance
effects in rock engineering. In this study, a series of triaxial tests under combined …

The mechanical properties of the constituent minerals in shale rock are fundamental to a
better knowledge of multi-scale shale behaviors. It benefits the engineering applications and …

The quantification of mechanical properties of organic matter in shale is of significance for
the fine prediction and characterization of shale reservoir's mechanical properties. Due to …

Creep of shale controls the stability of fault gouge in sedimentary rocks, aseismic
deformation in the upper crust, and several engineering operations, such as proppant …

Clarifying the geomechanical properties and inherent heterogeneity of layered rocks is
essential for predicting fracture morphology and designing hydraulic fracturing pum** …

Mechanical softening behaviors of shale in CO 2-water–rock interaction are critical for shale
gas exploitation and CO 2 sequestration. This work investigated the cross-scale mechanical …

Estimating the Mechanical Properties of Rocks and Rock Masses Based on Mineral
Micromechanics Testing | Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering Skip to main content …

Determining the macroscopic compressive strength of original grey bricks in historical
structures has become a crucial topic due to rules and legislation about the preservation of …

The composition and micromechanical properties of rock minerals have important effects on
its macroscopic mechanical performance. The composition, proportions, and morphology of …