A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL SHOCK IN ROCKS
Have you ever wondered how ancient people broke giant rocks without drilling tools or explosives? They ingeniously utilized the thermal shock mechanism. In this presentation, I will first briefly introduce the thermal shock effects in rocks from multiscale and mechanical perspectives. Second, I will discuss the governing parameters and equations that affect the thermal shock effects. Finally, some scientific and engineering implications of the thermal shock study in rocks will be discussed.
Additional information: Mr. LIU Zihan, zihanliu@connect.hku.hk