In this article, a series of laboratory experiments are carried out to investigate the coupled
hydro-mechanical failure, energy and permeability of fissured rock-like specimens under the …

Transversely isotropic layered rock is widely distributed in nature. To better describe the time-
dependent entire creep characteristics for transversely isotropic rock, a simple nonlinear …

The fracture mechanics behaviors of rock with bedding plane structure have considerable
influences on rock mass engineering, among which crack initiation toughness (K Iini) and …

The failure and mechanical properties of columnar jointed rock mass (CJRM) after
excavation are of great significance to the stability evaluation of rock mass engineering. In …

Layered rocks (LR) are composed of intact rock matrix (IRM) and various oriented rough
weakness planes (eg, fractures, bedding planes, and foliations). New microcracks can also …

Comprehensive understanding of anisotropy characteristics and fracture modes for weakly
anisotropic rocks is required for engineering safety and energy exploitation. To investigate …

Abstract 3D printing (3DP) technology is a groundbreaking technology that can offer
valuable insight into rock characterization and theoretical model verification due to its …

The engineering behavior of rock masses is strongly dependent on anisotropy, which is
present at different scales, from the microscale in the intact rock due to the alignment of rock …

In order to solve the problems of large deformation and cracking of the fractured slate tunnel
lining, a tunnel stability evaluation method that can be used for fractured slate tunnels is …

Rock anisotropies are an important indicator for design and construction of various
engineering projects across the world. To investigate the anisotropic characteristics of P …