What we do

… and how we do it

The golden rules of structural analysis(from Ze’ev Reches):

First: identify an unresolved structural problem that deserves your efforts (it is not easy!).
Second: (the bad news) structures are not as simple as they may look: they are three-dimensional, non-linear and time-dependent.
Third: (the good news) recognize the critical features and measure them accurately: these observations will provide a key to the solution.
Fourth: modeling must be linked to the critical observations (no use for theory without data!).

Our research interests include
Deformation processes associated with faults in the upper crust:
· Fracturing of reservoir rocks and fault activation/seal
· Fault rupturing and fault damage zones
· Earthquakes, seismic hazard and landslides

People

… who are doing the work

Zonghu Liao

Associate Professor, Principal Investigator

I am interested in how fault plays a role in petroleum reservoir and natural hazards, using rotary-shearing experiments and 3D seismic attributes. I am also interested in machine learning and blockchain.
E-mail: zonghuliao@163.com
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Shunjie Deng

Graduate student

If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably does not lead anywhere. In my opinion, energy is a cause worth dedicating my life to. Every single day is a new day for me to explore and touch the world. At leisure time, Badminton is my favorite.

Shuo Chen

Graduate student

Since September 2019, I have been studying with a postgraduate majoring in Geological Engineering at China University of Petroleum (Beijing). I am interested in the interpretation of seismic data, especially the seismic attributes and seismic facies analysis. In my spare time, I like to play badminton with friends.

Lin Zhang

Graduate student

2015/9~2019/6, A bachelor with a major in Resource Exploration Engineering at China University of Petroleum (East China); 2019/9~, A postgraduate with a major in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering at China University of Petroleum (Beijing).

Xiang Hua

Graduate student

I am interested in how geologic hazards happen and I hope I can do my best to prevent geologic hazards as many as possible in the future. In my free time, I like to watch moives and listen to music.

Baotong Chen

Graduate student

Graduate student of China University of Petroleum (Beijing). My motto is to work hard and to be an honest man. I have been looking for opportunities to improve myself. And I like to listen to music when I am alone.

Wenxin Liu

Graduate student

I am interested in programming and fitness. If you have any questions about this site , please contact me via email. If you need to see the source code of this page, you can visit my GitHub.

Selected publications

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Zonghu Liao, Mengni Wu, Xiaofeng Chen, Huayao Zou (2020). Fracture mechanical properties of carbonate and evaporite caprocks in Sichuan Basin, China with implications for reservoir seal integrity. Marine and Petroleum Geology.

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Zonghu Liao, Luyao Hu, Xiaodi Huang, Brett M. Carpenter, Kurt J. Marfur, Saiyyna Vasileva, Yun Zhou (2020). Characterizing damage zones of normal faults using seismic variance in the Wangxuzhuang oilfield, China. Interpretation.

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Zonghu Liao, Weilun Chen, Xiaofeng Chen, Huayao Zou, Fang Hao (2020). Multiscale fracture and damage zone characterization in a tight sandstone reservoir, Sichuan Basin, China. Interpretation.

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Zonghu Liao, Wei Li, Huayao Zou, Fang Hao, Kurt J. Marfurt, Ze’ev Reches (2020). Composite damage zones in the subsurface. Geophysical Journal Interpretation.

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Zonghu Liao, Ze’ev Reches (2019). An experimentally-based friction law for high-velocity, long-displacement slip-pulse events during earthquakes. Earth and Planetary Science Letters.

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Zonghu Liao, Hui Liu, Brett M. Carpenter, Kurt J.Marfurt, Ze’ev Reches (2018). Analysis of fault damage-zones using 3D seismic coherence in the Anadarko Basin,Oklahoma. AAPG Bulletin.

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