Engineers and geologists in the petroleum industry will find Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics, 2E, a powerful resource in providing a basis of rock mechanical knowledge - a knowledge which can greatly assist in the understanding of field behavior, design of test programs and the design of field operations. Not only does this text give an introduction to applications of rock mechanics within the petroleum industry, it has a strong focus on basics, drilling, production and reservoir engineering. Assessment of rock mechanical parameters is covered in depth, as is acoustic wave propagation in rocks, with possible link to 4D seismics as well as log interpretation.
* Learn the basic principles behind rock mechanics from leading academic and industry experts
* Quick reference and guide for engineers and geologists working in the field
* Keep informed and up to date on all the latest methods and fundamental concepts
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of contents 4. Rasmus Risnes in Memoriam 5. Preface to the second edition 6. Foreword to the 1992 edition 7. Preface to the 1992 edition 8. Chapter 1 Elasticity 9. Chapter 2 Failure mechanics 10. Chapter 3 Geological aspects of petroleum related rock mechanics 11. Chapter 4 Stresses around boreholes. Borehole failure criteria 12. Chapter 5 Elastic wave propagation in rocks 13. Chapter 6 Rock models 14. Chapter 7 Mechanical properties and stress data from laboratory analysis 15. Chapter 8 Mechanical properties and in situ stresses from field data 16. Chapter 9 Stability during drilling 17. Chapter 10 Solids production 18. Chapter 11 Mechanics of hydraulic fracturing 19. Chapter 12 Reservoir geomechanics 20. Appendix A Rock properties 21. Appendix B SI metric conversion factors 22. Appendix C Mathematical background 23. Appendix D Some relevant formulas 24. Appendix E List of symbols 25. Index
Engineers and geologists in the petroleum industry will find Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics, 2E, a powerful resource in providing a basis of rock mechanical knowledge - a knowledge which can greatly assist in the understanding of field behavior, design of test programs and the design of field operations. Not only does this text give an introduction to applications of rock mechanics within the petroleum industry, it has a strong focus on basics, drilling, production and reservoir engineering. Assessment of rock mechanical parameters is covered in depth, as is acoustic wave propagation in rocks, with possible link to 4D seismics as well as log interpretation.
* Learn the basic principles behind rock mechanics from leading academic and industry experts
* Quick reference and guide for engineers and geologists working in the field
* Keep informed and up to date on all the latest methods and fundamental concepts
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of contents 4. Rasmus Risnes in Memoriam 5. Preface to the second edition 6. Foreword to the 1992 edition 7. Preface to the 1992 edition 8. Chapter 1 Elasticity 9. Chapter 2 Failure mechanics 10. Chapter 3 Geological aspects of petroleum related rock mechanics 11. Chapter 4 Stresses around boreholes. Borehole failure criteria 12. Chapter 5 Elastic wave propagation in rocks 13. Chapter 6 Rock models 14. Chapter 7 Mechanical properties and stress data from laboratory analysis 15. Chapter 8 Mechanical properties and in situ stresses from field data 16. Chapter 9 Stability during drilling 17. Chapter 10 Solids production 18. Chapter 11 Mechanics of hydraulic fracturing 19. Chapter 12 Reservoir geomechanics 20. Appendix A Rock properties 21. Appendix B SI metric conversion factors 22. Appendix C Mathematical background 23. Appendix D Some relevant formulas 24. Appendix E List of symbols 25. Index
