Strength weakening and its micromechanism in water–rock interaction, a short review in laboratory tests

C Zhang, Q Bai, P Han, L Wang, X Wang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Water–rock interaction (WRI) is a topic of interest in geology and geotechnical engineering.
Many geological hazards and engineering safety problems are severe under the WRI. This …

Study of mechanical characteristics and damage mechanism of sandstone under long-term immersion

P Han, C Zhang, X Wang, L Wang - Engineering Geology, 2023 - Elsevier
The microscopic pore structure of sandstone gradually changes under long-term immersion,
resulting in dynamic changes in the mechanical and damage properties of sandstone, which …

A review and summary of the classification system, triggering factors, and global distribution of high and steep dangerous rocks

Z Yi, Y Yin, Z Zhang, X Wang, N Zhang, B Yin… - Environmental Earth …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract High and Steep Dangerous Rocks (HSDRs) are widespread worldwide, and have
always been one of the hot research topics in the field of engineering geology. To enable …

Multi-scale deterioration of physical and mechanical properties of argillaceous siltstone under cyclic wetting-drying of Yangtze River water

W Yao, C Li, Q Ke, Y Fan, B Li, H Zhan, RE Criss - Engineering Geology, 2023 - Elsevier
Cyclic interactions between rocks and water have general significance and are particularly
relevant to engineering failures and geohazards. A comprehensive investigation of the multi …

Effect of disturbance on the progressive failure process of Eastern Himalayan Gneiss

S Liu, H Lan, CD Martin - Engineering Geology, 2023 - Elsevier
Disturbance induced by stress relief has a significant effect on the laboratory properties of
rocks in high in situ stress regions. A better understanding of its mechanism can help …

Multi-scale deterioration mechanism of shear strength of gypsum-bearing mudstone induced by water-rock reactions

S **, F Wang, D Wang, S Li, Y Yuan, G Feng… - Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Investigation of water-rock reactions effects on the shear strength of gypsum-bearing
mudstone is necessary for underground engineering design and assessment of engineering …

Comparative characterization of sandstone microstructure affected by cyclic wetting-drying process

Q Ke, C Li, W Yao, Y Fan, H Zhan, B Li… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
As a consequence of seasonal variations in groundwater level and reservoir water level,
natural rocks generally experience the cyclic wetting-drying process, in which the change in …

Effect of hydro-chemical corrosion on mechanical properties of red sandstone under uniaxial and triaxial compression

C Chen, W Wang, Y Cao, C Chen, S Liu… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
The degradation of mechanical characteristics of sandstone, a common engineering
material in acid environment, is directly related to the project service life forecast. In order to …

Creep behavior and permeability evolution of red sandstone in three Gorges Reservoir area subjected to cyclic seepage pressure

Q Wang, S Hao - Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The creep behavior of the rock mass in an anchoring section affects the control effect of the
stabilizing piles and the long-term stability of the landslide-stabilizing pile system …

Mechanical behavior evolution and failure characteristics of saturated and dry rocks under different water pressure environments

S Ding, S Tang - International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining …, 2024 - Elsevier
A complex and changeable water environment is a key factor for safe rock engineering.
Variations in water distribution and pressure pose serious challenges in evaluating rock …