Xiaochu Wang

Mechanical Behavior of Layered Heterogeneous Hydrate-Bearing Sediments: Insights from Triaxial Experiments and Numerical Modeling

Abstract The mechanical behavior of natural gas hydrate-bearing sediments (HBS) is critical for safe and efficient gas production. However, marine HBS commonly exhibit layered heterogeneity caused by spatial variations in clay distribution and hydrate saturation (Sh), whose effec...