Research on Energy and Instability Criterion of Sandstone Hydraulic Fracturing in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Chongqing, China

<div>Schematic diagram of sandstone hydrofracture. (a) The RLW-2000M rock mechanical testing system and deformeter. (b) Uniaxial hydraulic failure. (c) Triaxial water pressure failure.</div>

Geofluids

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Figure 1: Research on Energy and Instability Criterion of Sandstone Hydraulic Fracturing in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Chongqing, China 