Influences on the Seismic Response of the Gravity Dam-Foundation-Reservoir System with Different Boundary and Input Models by Denghong Chen, Chunping Hou, Feng Wang

“…., the viscous-spring boundary and the viscous boundary, are employed to consider the radiation damping of the unbounded rock foundation. The input models of seismic excitation of the viscous-spring boundary and the viscous boundary are derived. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Rockburst Effect of Shock Wave on Underground Roadway by Cai-Ping Lu, Guang-Jian Liu, Hong-Yu Wang, Jun-Hua Xue

“…Using UDEC discrete element numerical simulation software and a cosine wave as vibration source, the whole process of rockburst failure and the propagation and attenuation characteristics of shock wave in coal-rock medium were investigated in detail based on the geological and mining conditions of 1111(1) working face at Zhuji coal mine. …”
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Ein kognitivistischer Ansatz zur Rhythmusanalyse von Popmusik. Rhythmische Dissonanzverhältnisse im Song Around the World der Red Hot Chili Peppers by Tobias Werner

“…This analytical method is exemplified by an analysis of the song Around the World from the album Californication (1999) by the Californian funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.…”
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A New Quantitative Approach for Element-Mineral Determination Based on “EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) Method” by Peigang Liu, Zhelin Wang, Zhiqiang Zhang

“…Typical tight sandstone reservoir rock samples in the Ordos Basin are selected; through the element surface scanning image of “mineral element composition” and “pixel element combination”, mineral types are distinguished, and mineral parameters such as types, characteristics, and content are rapidly and accurately determined. …”
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Genetic Mechanism of Lower-Order Faults in Shale Formations in Rift Basins by Haimeng Yang, Xuepeng Wu, Jingshou Liu, Caifu Hu

“…In this paper, on the basis of reservoir structural analysis and rock mechanics experiments, the geological and mechanical model of the Sanduo period is established to predict the simulation of the paleostress field during the development of lower-order faults. …”
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Study on the Relationship between Chlorite Clay Film Diagenesis and Sedimentary Facies in Reservoir Sandstones by Rui Zhang, Guangsheng Qin, Minglong Nie

“…The chlorite lining is mainly formed in the later stage, and its material source is mainly iron ions produced by the dissolution of clastic particles such as feldspar or rock debris. The chlorite clay film cannot prevent the cementation and cannot protect the intergranular pores. …”
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Elastoplastic Analysis for Circular Tunnel Based on Modified Lade Criterion considering Strain Softening and Dilatancy by Yansheng Deng, Jianxiu Wang, Baoping Zou

“…Modified Lade criterion can not only describe the strength properties of many kinds of rocks well but also has simple and practical parameters. …”
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Experimental Study on Single-excavation Compound Shock-reflection Blasting Technology of Protective Layer by MA Mengmeng, ZHENG Jiawei, DU Haoliang, ZHAO Zhenfu, LU Wenbo

“…Compared with the conventional cushion blasting hole method, the energy dissipation capacity at the hole bottom is increased by 20%, and the energy concentration between holes is increased by 18.5%, effectively mitigating the damage to the rock mass at the bottom. Under field test conditions, the excavation molding effect of the compound shock-reflection blasting technique is close to that of the traditional layered excavation method, but the construction speed can be increased by 3~4 times. …”
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BLOOD PARAMETERS, NONSPECIFIC RESISTANCE, AND PRODUCTIVITY OF FINE-WOOL SHEEP OF DIFFERENT GENOTYPES by E. A. Lakota, O. A. Vorontsova, I. A. Polnikov, Yu. I. Galtsev

“…The results show that the mating of rock wool Stavropol sheep to Caucasian and Transbaikalian rams increases body weight and wool clip. …”
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Research on the Disintegration Characteristics of Carbonaceous Mudstone and Properties of Modified Materials by Xinxi Liu, Yu Li, Shengnan Li, Yanming Zhou

“…The results may provide a reference for the prevention and control of soft rock slopes.…”
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Vs30 Mapping and Soil Classification in Tiznit Region Based On H/V Spectral Ration Method by Cherki Fadoua, Tadili Mehdi, Tadili Benaissa, Mhammdi Nadia

“…The results show that the soil in the study area is divided into two classes according to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) classification: Class C refers to soft rock and very dense soils with VS30 greater than 360 m/s, while Class D represents stiff soils with VS30 values between 180 m/s and 360 m/s.…”
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Hydraulic Fracturing Breakdown Pressure and Prediction of Maximum Horizontal In Situ Stress by Ali Lakirouhani, Somaie Jolfaei

“…In this model, it is assumed that the rock medium is impermeable and the breakdown occurs at the tip of two radially cracks. …”
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2D Model Study of CO2 Plumes in Saline Reservoirs by Borehole Resistivity Tomography by Said A. al Hagrey

“…ERT techniques generally are capable to resolve storage targets (CO2 plume, saline host reservoir, and impermeable cap rock), however with the common smearing effects and artefacts. …”
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Analysis on Sealing Performance for a New Type of Rubber Olecranon-Shaped Sealing Ring in Pipe Jacking Joint by Yi Zhang, Zaiqian Chen, Duoxian Wu, Hao Yan, Qiao He, Lei Wang

“…To address the easy damage of rubber sealing rings for pipe joints used in China’s first rock pipe jacking project, the launch of research concerning the optimization design of rubber ring structure was decided. …”
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The Influence of Tensile Strength Difference with Variable Gravel Sizes on the Hydraulic Fracture Propagation in the Conglomerate Reservoir by Junnian Chen

“…The results showed the following: (i) the tensile strength of conglomerate rock decreased with the increase of the gravel size, and the average tensile strengths of specimens with gravel diameters of 2.0–6.0 mm and 6.0–20.0 mm were 65.5% and 43.6% of that with 0.1–2.0 mm diameter, respectively; (ii) hydraulic fractures easily deflected at the interface of fine-grained conglomerate and medium-grained conglomerate; (iii) hydraulic fractures were prone to propagate to the layers with larger gravel sizes, and the smaller the gravel size, the lower the penetration probability. …”
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Presenting a New Standard Drug Model for Turmeric and Its Prized Extract, Curcumin by Franco Cavaleri

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Rocky Start of Dinosaur National Monument (USA), The World's First Dinosaur Geoconservation Site by Kenneth Carpenter

“…The quarry museum at Dinosaur National Monument, which straddles the border between the American states of Colorado and Utah, is the classic geoconservation site where visitors can see real dinosaur bones embedded in rock and protected from the weather by a concrete and glass structure. …”
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Influences of roughness and filling degree on the shear strength and damage evolution characteristics of cement-filled joints. by Zhilin Shu, Yang Liu, Yicheng Ye, Weiqi Wang, Binyu Luo, Jinpeng Jia

“…The shear resistance of filling joints is an important factor affecting the stability of rock joints. Pressure-shear tests of cement-filled joints were carried out. …”
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Mechanics Parameter Optimization and Evaluation of Curtain Grouting Material in Deep, Water-Rich Karst Tunnels by Hai Shi, Mingzhou Bai, Shaochuan Xing

“…Accordingly, for tunnels buried in deep rich water districts, discovering how to effectively control water gushing and ensure the stability of surrounding rock has great influence on the safety of engineering construction. …”
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Investigation of Anisotropic Permeability and Porosity of CJRM considering Different Confinement Loading Pressures by Zhiming Chao, Guotao Ma, Xiewen Hu, Yuzhe Zhu

“…An innovative method is proposed to prepare artificial columnar jointed rock masses (CJRM) with different columnar dip angles, and laboratory physical model tests are conducted to investigate anisotropic permeability and porosity characteristics of the prepared artificial CJRM. …”
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