Abstract: AbstractTo ensure safe coalbed methane (CBM) extraction, it is essential to comprehend how fractures in coal evolve under load. In this study, X-ray computed tomography (CT) was utilized to perform in situ CT scanning tests ...

Abstract: AbstractTo investigate the mesostructural evolution of coal under alternating hydraulic intrusion, a multifield coupled seepage device was used to sequentially conduct alternating hydraulic intrusion test and stress loading ...