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

This study discusses the results from tests performed to investigate the tensile mechanical
characteristics of granite after exposure to heating and cooling treatments. The samples …

Two different types of thermal cycling treatments (slow heating followed by slow cooling or
rapid quenching) were carried out on the granite samples in the present research. The …

Classical third‐order thermoelastic constants are generally derived from the theory of small‐
amplitude acoustic waves in isotropic materials during heat treatments. Investigating higher …

Mechanical weathering comprises the physical breakdown of rock that occurs upon
reaching Earth's surface. There, the ongoing evolution and interactions of topography …

Despite a large number of studies examining the effects of high temperature on the physical
and mechanical properties of various rock types, few studies have addressed the effects of …

Understanding the thermal effects on rock is critical for the exploration of geothermal
resources and the temperature‐driven evolution of Earth. The macroscale mechanical …

Understanding the mechanical behaviour of rock under heating and cooling cycle condition
is necessary for safe and effective deep geo-engineering applications, including geothermal …

Temperature can affect the physical and mechanical properties of rocks. With the aim of
better understanding the effect of thermally-induced cracks on rock failure process, we …

Mechanical properties of rocks under high temperature and high pressure are important for
the design and stability analysis of rock mass in deep-buried underground engineering. This …