Research Article

Experimental Study of Macro- and Micro-Scopic Damage in Red Sandstone under Dry and Wet Cycling

Table 1

Main physical and hydraulic properties parameters of rock samples.

Formation lithologyNatural density, ρ (g/cm3)Dry density, ρd (g/cm3)Saturated density, ρw (g/cm3)Saturated water absorption, Wsa (%)Natural water absorption, Wa (%)Natural moisture content, W (%)Saturation coefficient, Ks

Purple-red sandstone2.342.322.433.852.470.610.64