On the Microcrack Propagation and Mechanical Behavior of Granite Induced by Thermal Cycling Treatments
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Well-written paper. The results support discussion and conclusions. The experimental and analytical setup fills all international requirements. The authors have deep knowledge in the topic. The quality of general presentation, figures and plots is high. It is worth mentioning the development of the novel nuclear energy sources like e.g. IV generation of nuclear reactors with thorium fuel ( e.g. include papers: doi: 10.2478/nuka-2021-0020 and https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20161000067), as an alternative to fossil and renewable energy sources. The nuclear source of electricity and process heat arte considers to work together with the renewable energy sources in power grid of many countries (also China).
Author Response
Thanks for the valuable suggestion and comments. The two great references have been included in the manuscript.
Reviewer 2 Report
Overall, it is great manuscript.
Please keep the formatting consistent. Change 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 titles to capital on each words.
2.2 fist sentence, “ 4 basic tests”, but only list 3. Please fix it.
Please add discussion/conclusion on typical HDR condition, such as 300-400C.
Thanks.
Author Response
Great thanks for the valuable suggestion and comments.
(1).The titles have been corrected as the reviewer suggested.
(2).The typing error has been fixed
(3).In the discussion section, the testing results about typical HDR conditions have been added in detail.
