Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics

Engineers and geologists in the petroleum industry find Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics, 2E, a powerful resource in the field of mechanical engineering. operations. Not only does this work, it is a strong focus on basics, drilling, production and reservoir engineering. Assessment of rock mechanical fracture, as it is acoustic wave propagation in rocks, with a possible link to 4D seismics as well as log interpretation.

* Learn the basic principles of rock mechanics from the leading academic and industry experts
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Preface to the second edition. Foreword to the 1992 edition. Preface to the 1992 edition. 1. Elasticity. 2. Failure mechanics. 3. Geological aspects of petroleum related rock mechanics. 4. Stresses around boreholes - Borehole failure criteria. 5. Elastic wave propagation in rocks. 6. Rock models. 7. Mechanical properties and stress data from laboratory analysis. 8. Mechanical properties and in situ stresses from field data. 9. Stability during drilling. 10. Solids production. 11. Mechanics of hydraulic fracturing. 12. Reservoir geomechanics. A. Rock properties. B. SI Metric Conversion Factors. C. Mathematical background. D. Some formulas. E. List of symbols. Index.