This paper experimentally investigates the role of shear processes on the variation of critical
Reynolds number and nonlinear flow through rough‐walled rock fractures. A quantitative …

Rock joints, a ubiquitous geological phenomenon, greatly affect the mechanical properties
of rock masses for engineering purposes. The shear constitutive model of rock joints plays …

Improper ground conditions should be improved to gain higher strength suitable for
construction and the grouting with cement injection is the best option. Understanding the …

To assist in the progression of shale gas exploration in southern China, we aimed to clarify
the burial depth of the “sweet window” of shale gas reservoirs. In this study, we statistically …

The slip shear failure along rock discontinuities is one of the predominant failure modes of
landslides. To simulate impact shear loads during landslide and rockburst, an experimental …

Transition in the rate-dependent mechanical response of rock was investigated due to the
presence of impersistent joint with different infill conditions. Four types of samples, ie intact …

One of the most basic topics in rock mechanic is the shear strength criteria for rock joints.
Thus, it is of high importance to accurately predict the shear strength of rock joints. In this …

The effect of dynamic normal loading (DNL) on the direct shear behavior of a plane joint has
been first time investigated using a dynamic direct shear box device. Multi-stage normal …

The primary objective of this work is to improve our understanding of the scale effect of the
joint shear behavior. Attempts are made to combine different proposed methods with the …

Recently, the Chinese government has planned to build a large underground rock reservoir
for compressed air energy storage plant in Inner Mongolia for electric power generation. The …