Effects of hydrate distribution heterogeneity on the mechanical properties of hydrate-bearing sediments with consideration of the coalescence phenomenon: Insights from DEM simulations
Xiaofeng Dou, Qi Wu, Zhichao Liu, Yingjie Zhao, Yanlong Li, Deli Gao, Fulong Ning
Topics & Concepts
HydrateCoalescence (physics)Clathrate hydrateMechanicsMaterials scienceChemistryPhysicsAstrobiologyOrganic chemistryMethane Hydrates and Related PhenomenaFluid Dynamics Simulations and InteractionsSpacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies