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1 online resource |
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Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Rock Mechanics and Petroleum Engineering -- 1.1 General Concepts -- 1.2 Inherent Complexity of Rock Mechanics -- 1.2.1 Failure Properties of Rocks -- 1.2.2 Size Effect -- 1.2.3 Tensile Strength -- 1.2.4 Impact of Groundwater -- 1.2.5 Weathering -- 1.2.6 Rock Outside Loading -- 1.3 Rock Mechanics Problems in Oil and Gas Engineering -- 1.4 History of the Development of Rock Mechanics -- References -- 2 Stress and Strain -- 2.1 Stress -- 2.1.1 Stress Vector -- 2.1.2 Stress Tensor -- 2.1.3 Stress Equation for Inclined Plane |
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2.1.4 Stress Coordinate Transformation -- 2.1.5 Principal Stresses and Principal Directions -- 2.1.6 Maximum Shear Stress -- 2.1.7 Stress Mohr Circle -- 2.1.8 Deviatoric Stress -- 2.1.9 Equilibrium Differential Equations -- 2.2 Strain -- 2.2.1 The Concepts of Deformation and Strain -- 2.2.2 Geometric Equations -- 2.2.3 State of Strain -- References -- 3 Rock Composition and Physical Properties -- 3.1 Origin of Rock -- 3.2 Effect of Rock Structure on Strength -- 3.2.1 The Influence of Rock Composition on Rock Strength -- 3.2.2 Influence of the Structure and Tectonics of the Rock on Strength |
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3.3 Basic Physical Properties of Rocks -- 3.3.1 Bulk Density of Rocks -- 3.3.2 Porosity of the Rock -- 3.3.3 Permeability of the Rock -- 3.3.4 Water Content of the Rock -- 3.3.5 Particle Size Composition and Specific Surface Area of Rocks -- 3.3.6 Acoustic Properties of Rocks -- References -- 4 Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Rocks -- 4.1 Mechanical Properties of Rocks at Ambient Temperature and Pressure -- 4.2 Effect of Confining Pressure and Intermediate Principal Stress on Mechanical Properties of Rocks -- 4.3 Effect of Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Rocks |
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4.4 Effect of Pore Pressure on Mechanical Properties of Rocks -- 4.5 Effect of Strain Rate on Mechanical Properties of Rocks -- References -- 5 Characterization and Indoor Determination of the Strength of Rocks -- 5.1 Types of Tock Damage and Destruction -- 5.1.1 Preparation of Rock Samples -- 5.1.2 Types of Rock Damage -- 5.2 Compressive Strength of Rocks and Its Influencing Factors -- 5.2.1 Compressive Strength of Rocks -- 5.2.2 The Influencing Factors of Compressive Strength -- 5.3 Tensile Strength of Rocks and Its Influencing Factors -- 5.3.1 Direct Stretching Method |
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5.3.2 Indirect Stretching Method -- 5.4 Shear Strength of Rocks and Its Influencing Factors -- 5.4.1 Direct Shear Experiment -- 5.4.2 Rock Triaxial Experiments -- 5.4.3 Rock Shear Experiments at the Mine Site -- References -- 6 Rock Strength Failure Criterion -- 6.1 Coulomb Failure Criterion -- 6.2 Mohr Failure Criterion -- 6.3 Failure Criterion for Rock Formations with Weak Planes -- 6.4 Griffith Criterion -- 6.4.1 Griffith Criterion Derivation -- 6.4.2 Modified Griffith Criterion -- References -- 7 In-Situ Stress States -- 7.1 Description of In-Situ Stress State |
| Summary |
This book introduces the basic theoretical knowledge of rock mechanics and its application in petroleum engineering. It covers the gamut of the formulas and calculations for petroleum engineers that have been compiled over decades, while others are meant to help guide the engineer through some of the more recent breakthroughs in the industrys technology. The topics are introduced at a level that should give a good basic understanding of the subject: Basic concepts of stress and strain Experimental method of rock mechanics Rock deformation and strength characteristics Rock strength failure criterion In situ stress state Application method of rock mechanics theory in the field of wellbore stability Application method of rock mechanics theory in the field of sand production Application method of rock mechanics theory in the field of hydraulic fracturing. This textbook contains abundant figures, illustrations, and tables, providing valuable examples and exercises. Key Features and Benefits for the Reader: Helps in understanding the basic concepts of rock mechanics Applies rock mechanics theory and method to various fields of petroleum engineering Includes a large number of calculations, tables, and equations that are very useful for petroleum engineers Presents new and updated sections in rock mechanics of petroleum engineering. |
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Fossil Fuels |
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Meteorology |
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Technology & Engineering |
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Science |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 15, 2023) |
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Rock mechanics.
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Petroleum engineering.
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Petroleum engineering
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Rock mechanics
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Yan, Chuanliang
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Han, Zhongying
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| ISBN |
9789819914173 |
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9819914175 |
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