Desiccation cracking of soils: A review of investigation approaches, underlying mechanisms, and influencing factors
The purpose of this paper is to review the development and the state of the art in desiccation
cracking characterization methods and review the desiccation cracking behaviors of soils …
cracking characterization methods and review the desiccation cracking behaviors of soils …
Correlative multi-scale imaging of shales: a review and future perspectives
As the fastest growing energy sector globally, shale and shale reservoirs have attracted the
attention of both industry and scholars. However, the strong heterogeneity at different scales …
attention of both industry and scholars. However, the strong heterogeneity at different scales …
In-situ synchrotron characterisation of fracture initiation and propagation in shales during indentation
The feasibility and advantages of synchrotron imaging have been demonstrated to
effectively characterise fracture initiation and propagation in shales during indentation tests …
effectively characterise fracture initiation and propagation in shales during indentation tests …
Deformation in cemented mudrock (Callovo–Oxfordian Clay) by microcracking, granular flow and phyllosilicate plasticity: insights from triaxial deformation, broad ion …
The macroscopic description of deformation and fluid flow in mudrocks can be improved by
a better understanding of microphysical deformation mechanisms. Here we use a …
a better understanding of microphysical deformation mechanisms. Here we use a …
Representative elementary area of shale at the mesoscopic scale
Abstract The Representative Elementary Area (REA) of two shales (Callovo-Oxfordian
claystone and Tournemire argillite) that are actively studied in the framework of the deep …
claystone and Tournemire argillite) that are actively studied in the framework of the deep …
Multi-scale study on the deformation and fracture evolution of clay rock sample subjected to desiccation
AL Fauchille, S Hedan, V Valle, D Pret, J Cabrera… - Applied Clay …, 2016 - Elsevier
The aim of this paper is to compare and discuss the values of strains and crack apertures
associated with desiccation cracks measured in Tournemire clay rock at different scales …
associated with desiccation cracks measured in Tournemire clay rock at different scales …
Analytical modelling of desiccation crack depth estimation for granitic soils
Y Wei, S Zhang, Y Zhang, X Zhou, Z Dai, H Zheng… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Desiccation cracking has been aggravated by the frequent extreme weather events and
climate change in recent years. The presence of these cracks compromises the integrity of …
climate change in recent years. The presence of these cracks compromises the integrity of …
Variability in spatial distribution of mineral phases in the Lower Bowland Shale, UK, from the mm-to μm-scale: quantitative characterization and modelling
The microstructure of a highly laminated Lower Bowland Shale sample is characterized at
the micron-to millimeter scale, to investigate how such characterization can be utilized for …
the micron-to millimeter scale, to investigate how such characterization can be utilized for …
Application of DICM on Similar Material Simulation Experiment for Rock‐Like Materials
H Kong, L Wang, G Gu, B Xu - Advances in Civil Engineering, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The digital image correlation method (DICM) has been applied to similar material simulation
experiments for rock‐like materials, to overcome the weakness of traditional measurements …
experiments for rock‐like materials, to overcome the weakness of traditional measurements …
Statistical representative elementary area of shale inferred by micromechanics
This paper provides new estimates for the Representative Elementary Area (REA) sizes of
the following two shales that are actively being studied in the framework of deep disposal of …
the following two shales that are actively being studied in the framework of deep disposal of …