Mechanical Properties of a Typical Jurassic Shaximiao Sandstone Under Subzero and Deep in situ Temperature Conditions

• Published in: Frontiers in earth science (Lausanne) Vol. 9
• Main Authors: He, R., He, L., Guan, B., Yuan, C. M., Xie, J., Ren, L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 30.11.2021
• Subjects: brittleness index; deep rock mechanics; fracture toughness; hydraulic fracturing; in situ reservoir temperature

Insight into the difference between the mechanical properties of rocks at low and in situ deep reservoir temperatures is vital for achieving a better understanding of fracking technologies with supercritical CO 2 and liquid nitrogen. To address this issue, the fracking-related mechanical properties...