Employing multi-stage fracturing technology in horizontally accessed wells is a well-known way to successfully develop shale reservoirs. The interaction between natural fractures and hydraulic fractures has a significant impact on the fracturing effe...
The influence of carbide morphology on the deformation and fracture mechanisms of as-received and complete spheroidization 14Cr1MoR steel was investigated using an in situ scanning electron microscope (SEM) under tension testing. During spheroidizati...
A good combination of strength and fracture resistance is highly desired for the development of high-strength ferrite–martensite dual-phase (DP) steels for automotive application. But the increase in strength is usually compromised by a reducti...
Addressing the challenges in quantitative characterization of post-fracture fracture geometry in unconventional reservoirs such as tight gas and shale, for which existing prediction methods provide only limited accuracy, this study proposes an intell...
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between glenoid anatomy and proximal humeral fracture geometry and to identify radiographic parameters associated with multi-segment and articular fractures. Methods: In this retros...
Non-aqueous or gaseous stimulants are alternative working fluids to water for hydraulic fracturing in shale reservoirs, which offer advantages including conserving water, avoiding clay swelling and decreasing formation damage. Hence, it is crucial to...
Shale reservoirs are the hot issue in unconventional resources. The key to the development of shale reservoirs lies in the complex fractures, which are the only path for fluid to migrate from the matrix to the wellbore in shale reservoirs. Therefore,...
The performance and flaws of welded joints are important features that characteristics of the welding material influence. There is significant research activity on the performance and characteristics of welding joint materials. However, the propertie...
The paper reports the three-point bending test results of welded joints. The joints were made of chromium-molybdenum cast steel designed for the use at elevated temperatures. TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding technique was used. The fracture energy fo...
Proximal femur fracture risk depends on subject-specific factors such as bone mineral density and morphological parameters. Here, we aim to analyze the dependency of the femoral strength on sixteen morphological parameters. Therefore, finite-element...
In horizontal well technology, hydraulic fracturing has been established as an essential technique for enhancing hydrocarbon production. However, the complex architecture of fracture networks challenges conventional monitoring methods. Micro-seismic...
In recent years, the biomimetic potential of lignified or partially lignified fruit pericarps has moved into focus. For the transfer of functional principles into biomimetic applications, a profound understanding of the structural composition of the...
Currently, the onset of bone damage and the interaction of cracks with the surrounding micro-architecture are still black boxes. With the motivation to address this issue, our research targets isolating lacunar morphological and densitometric effects...
Currently, ceramics are widely used in various industry branches, especially in energy, chemistry, and aerospace, as well as in medicine. Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) having unique electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties is one of the most...
Background and Objectives: Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are common in the elderly, but the treatment results are often poor. A clear understanding of fracture morphology and distribution of cortical bone loss is important for improved surgical d...
During hydraulic fracturing, the aperture of hydraulic fractures will shrink by the in-situ stress, but will not fully close because of the existence of proppant inside the fracture. In previous studies, few people noticed the existence of proppant,...
Hydrate-based CO2 sequestration is considered one of the most promising methods in the field of carbon capture, utilization, and storage. The abundant fractured environments in marine sediments provide an ideal setting for the sequestration of CO2 hy...
Thermally conductive epoxy potting compounds require high filler loadings for effective heat dissipation. However, high filler loadings can increase viscosity and brittleness, thereby impairing processability and service reliability. In this study, a...
Fractures in marine sediments are critical zones for hydrate formation. The kinetics and morphological characteristics of hydrates within sandstone fractures are comprehensively investigated in this study by employing a high-pressure visualization re...
Background: While postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with hip fracture has been investigated, the relationship between fracture morphology and the incidence of preoperative AKI remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the ass...
In order to investigate the temporal and morphological characteristics of dynamic tensile fractures, experiments on Brazilian specimens machined from igneous rocks (Breccia and Andesite) are carried out with the split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB). D...
This study proposes a novel discrete element modelling (DEM) framework for investigating the fracture behavior of jointed rock masses, with particular emphasis on rock specimens containing a single pre-existing joint. The proposed method explicitly r...
Background: Differentiation between traumatic osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic vertebral fractures is crucial for optimal therapy planning. We postulated that the morphology of the posterior edge of the cranial fragment of A3 vertebral fractures is...
Lunar floor-fractured craters (FFCs) are a distinguished type of crater found on the surface of the Moon with radial, concentric, and/or polygonal fractures. In the present study, we selected the Posidonius FCC to explore the mineralogy, morphology a...
Background/Objectives: Thoracolumbar burst fractures often require surgical stabilization. Although posterolateral fusion (PLF) has been traditionally used, percutaneous posterior fixation (PPF) without fusion has emerged as a less invasive alternati...
This study investigated the relationship between fracture toughness (Kc) and energy release rate (Gc) through fracture morphology analysis, emphasizing the critical role of fractal dimensions in accurately characterizing fracture surfaces. Traditiona...
A multiphase nanostructured ZrCu-base bulk alloy which showed a unique microstructure consisting of sub-micrometer scale Zr2Cu solid solution, nano-sized twinned plate-like ZrCu martensite (ZrCu (M)), and retained ZrCu (B2) austenite was fabricated b...
Modern methods of designing and testing concrete must be extended to appropriate material engineering approaches. It is then crucial to link the properties of concrete with its structure described in a quantitative way. The aim of the article was to...
This study investigates the effect of nano-SiO2 on the mechanical properties and fracture surface morphology of cement composites. The focus was on fracture toughness (KIcS) and compressive strength. Composites with nano-SiO2 showed up to 63% higher...
The mineral composition in coalbed methane (CBM) reservoirs significantly influences fracture morphology, making the description of reservoir heterogeneity challenging. This study develops a fracture propagation model for CBM reservoirs that incorpor...
Water–rock interaction (WRI) due to fluid invasion into formation fractures causes potential formation damage during drilling in hot dry rock (HDR) reservoirs. Due to the developed artificial fractures, drilling fluids will contact and interact...
Background: Intraoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures (IPFF) represent a concerning and often under-recognized complication in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Although several risk factors have been reported, their association with specific femor...
Polylactide (PLA)-based composite materials reinforced with ball-milled celluloses were manufactured by extrusion blending followed by injection molding. Their surface morphology from impact fracture were imaged with scanning electron microscopy (SEM...
Background: We investigated the relationship between ankle radiographic bone morphology and observed fracture type. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients who had visited the emergency department with ankle injuries between June 1, 2012, and J...
The primary aim of this study is to explore how varying flow rates impact the heat transfer in single fractures, taking into account the effects of surface roughness, aperture and external temperature of the rock. Utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics, the f...
Graphene has emerged as a revolutionary two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial, profoundly altering the fields of materials science and mechanical engineering. Driven by its superior mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, including a Young’...
In previous studies of the transportation of proppants within fractures and the morphology of proppant-supported fractures, researchers have generally treated the fractures as static and have overlooked the interactions between fractures and the prop...
Although numerous radiologic parameters of abnormal hip joint morphology are utilized in practice, studies on the relation of these parameters to acetabular fractures are limited. This study hypothesized that certain morphological features of hip joi...
Particle-laden flow through rough confined fractures is controlled by the coupled evolution of particle packing, load-bearing contacts, and rough-wall flow channels. In this study, conductivity experiments were performed on rough split-core fractures...
Supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) acid fracturing injects an SC-CO2-acid mixture into carbonate formations to create high-conductivity channels. It retards acid-rock reaction at high temperature, creating long acid-etched fractures and facilitating CO2 tran...
Heat treatment is important for optimizing the strength performance and improving the toughness of titanium alloys. In this study, we investigated the impact of three heat treatment methods (β-annealing, double annealing, and solid-solution and...
Artificial fractures can easily occur and propagate in shale reservoir bedding. Their height restricts the volume of fracturing modification. A physical simulation of true triaxial hydraulic fracturing was used to analyze the characteristics of fract...
The current review work studies the adiabatic shear banding (ASB) mechanism in metals and alloys, focusing on its microstructural characteristics, dominant evolution mechanisms and final fracture. An ASB reflects a thermomechanical deformation instab...
The success of acid stimulation in tight carbonate reservoirs relies on the formation of non-uniform etching on fracture walls. However, existing research on the influence of the fracture surface morphology on non-uniform etching and fracture conduct...
Horizontal well multi-stage fracturing is the primary technology for deep shale gas development, but dense multi-cluster fractures are prone to non-uniform initiation and propagation, requiring real-time monitoring and interpretation techniques to ad...
During the temporary plugging fracturing (TPF) process, the pressure response and pumping behavior significantly differ from those observed during conventional fracturing fluid pumping. Once the temporary plugging agent (TPA) forms a plug, subsequent...
With the widespread advent of digital technologies, traditional perspectives in rock mechanics research are poised for further expansion. This paper presents a Brazilian test conducted on granite after non-steady-state thermal disturbance at 25 °...
The propagation of hydraulic fractures is highly influenced by the geological structure of the reservoir in unconventional reservoirs, such as natural fractures. In this paper, a new fluid–solid coupling dynamic model was built which presents t...
Accurate prediction of fracture volume and morphology in horizontal wells is essential for optimizing reservoir development. Traditional methods struggle to capture the intricate relationships between fracturing effects, geological variables, and ope...
Cryogenic fracturing, which uses liquid nitrogen (LN2) as a fracturing fluid, is a waterless fracturing method. However, previous attempts to investigate the fracture morphology of rocks after LN2 quenching have been mainly based on standard scanning...
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