Effects of filling fluid type and composition and joint orientation on acoustic wave propagation across individual fluid-filled rock joints

Wave propagation and attenuation in subsurface rock masses could be highly affected by rock joints filled with fluids. However, the understanding of acoustic behaviours across fluid-filled rock joints is still at its infancy. To determine the effects of the type and composition of filling fluids as well as joint orientation on compressional wave propagation and attenuation across individual fluid-filled rock joints, extensive laboratory acoustic...