Different sedimentary zones in coral reefs lead to significant anisotropy in the pore structure
of coral reef limestone (CRL), making it difficult to study mechanical behaviors. With X-ray …

The mechanical characteristics and acoustic behavior of rock masses are greatly influenced
by stochastic joints. In this study, numerical models of rock masses incorporating intermittent …

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

The longitudinal wave velocity (v L) in a rock bolt is a useful parameter for evaluating the
conditions of the rock bolt and the surrounding rock mass. This study investigated the …

The rock excavation by drilling and blasting method would lead to damage around the
blasting hole, which could significantly affect the long-term stability of surrounding rock mass …

Understanding the deformation and damage behaviors of soft rocks under temperatures and
water–rock interactions is crucial for designing rock engineering structures and for …

Understanding the damage behaviors and mechanisms of soft rocks affected by rock‒water
interactions is crucial for designing civil engineering structures and assessing geotechnical …

The elastic modulus of rock masses is a critical parameter for many engineering
applications. However, in situ measurement of the elastic modulus can be challenging and …

Sinkholes in the subgrade disrupt the transportation capacity and usability of roads. The
objective of this study is to use infrared thermal images to find sinkholes in the subgrade …

ABSTRACT Hot Dry Rock (HDR) is an important clean energy resource. However, there are
many problems in the exploration of HDR, which are closely related to the geological …