Tortuosity of porous media: Image analysis and physical simulation
Tortuosity is widely used as a critical parameter to predict transport properties of porous
media, such as rocks and soils. But unlike other standard microstructural properties, the …
media, such as rocks and soils. But unlike other standard microstructural properties, the …
Emergent properties of microbial activity in heterogeneous soil microenvironments: different research approaches are slowly converging, yet major challenges remain
Over the last 60 years, soil microbiologists have accumulated a wealth of experimental data
showing that the bulk, macroscopic parameters (eg, granulometry, pH, soil organic matter …
showing that the bulk, macroscopic parameters (eg, granulometry, pH, soil organic matter …
An investigation into the relationship between saturated permeability and microstructure of remolded loess: A case study from Chinese Loess Plateau
P Xu, Q Zhang, H Qian, M Li, F Yang - Geoderma, 2021 - Elsevier
Understanding the permeability law of remolded loess is important for engineering
construction in the loess area. To gain insights into the changes of saturated permeability …
construction in the loess area. To gain insights into the changes of saturated permeability …
Effect of wetting and drying cycles on microstructure of rock based on SEM
X Yang, J Wang, C Zhu, M He, Y Gao - Environmental Earth Sciences, 2019 - Springer
To study the effect of periodic water circulation on rock mass, chlorite–amphibolite rocks
from the slope of Nanfen open-pit iron mine in Liaoning province were chosen as the …
from the slope of Nanfen open-pit iron mine in Liaoning province were chosen as the …
Study on the simulation method and mesoscopic characteristics of rock freeze-thaw damage
Q Feng, S Hou, W Liu, S Zhang, W Li, M Tian - Computers and Geotechnics, 2023 - Elsevier
The damage to saturated rock caused by freeze–thaw cycles seriously affects the stability of
projects in cold regions. To accurately obtain the mechanical characteristics of rock after …
projects in cold regions. To accurately obtain the mechanical characteristics of rock after …
Strength and microstructure characteristics of red-bed weathered residual soil stabilized by Titanium Gypsum-Cement
K Huang, G Cai, C Yan, J Yu, L Tang… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to its unfavorable engineering characteristics, the red-bed weathered residual soil
(RBRS) frequently necessitates remedial measures to conform to design specifications …
(RBRS) frequently necessitates remedial measures to conform to design specifications …
Two-phase flow in heterogeneous porous media: A multiscale digital model approach
Pore-scale fluid flow simulation on digital rocks from X-ray CT experiments can predict the
physical properties and analyze the distribution characteristics of the fluids, which is critical …
physical properties and analyze the distribution characteristics of the fluids, which is critical …
Disintegration characteristics and mechanism of red-bed argillaceous siltstone under drying–wetting cycle
K Huang, B Kang, F Zha, Y Li, Q Zhang… - Environmental Earth …, 2022 - Springer
Red-bed argillaceous siltstone is a common soft rock in the drawdown area of water
diversion project extending from the Yangtze to Huaihe Rivers, with the characteristics of …
diversion project extending from the Yangtze to Huaihe Rivers, with the characteristics of …
Influence of heterogeneity on carbonate permeability upscaling: A renormalization approach coupled with the pore network model
Permeability upscaling in carbonate rocks is challenging due to the heterogeneity at multiple
scales. Although there are several computational methods for permeability upscaling, the …
scales. Although there are several computational methods for permeability upscaling, the …
Mechanical behavior and fracture mechanism of red-bed mudstone under varied dry-wet cycling and prefabricated fracture planes with different loading angles
K Huang, Z Dai, Y Meng, F Yu, J Yao, W Zhang… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
Red-bed mudstone is a common geological material in engineering construction in the
Southwest region in China. Its initial fractures are easily influenced by the combined effects …
Southwest region in China. Its initial fractures are easily influenced by the combined effects …