Porous Rock Fracture Mechanics: with Application to Hydraulic Fracturing, Drilling and Structural Engineering (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering)

__Porous Rock Failure Mechanics: Hydraulic Fracturing, Drilling and Structural Engineering__ focuses on the fracture mechanics of porous rocks and modern simulation techniques for progressive quasi-static and dynamic fractures. The topics covered in this volume include a wide range of academic and industrial applications, including petroleum, mining, and civil engineering. Chapters focus on advanced topics in the field of rock’s fracture mechanics and address theoretical concepts, experimental characterization, numerical simulation techniques, and their applications as appropriate. Each chapter reflects the current state-of-the-art in terms of the modern use of fracture simulation in industrial and academic sectors. Some of the major contributions in this volume include, but are not limited to: anisotropic elasto-plastic deformation mechanisms in fluid saturated porous rocks, dynamics of fluids transport in fractured rocks and simulation techniques, fracture mechanics and simulation techniques in porous rocks, fluid-structure interaction in hydraulic driven fractures, advanced numerical techniques for simulation of progressive fracture, including multiscale modeling, and micromechanical approaches for porous rocks, and quasi-static versus dynamic fractures in porous rocks. This book will serve as an important resource for petroleum, geomechanics, drilling and structural engineers, R&D managers in industry and academia.

Porous Rock Failure Mechanics: Hydraulic Fracturing, Drilling and Structural Engineering focuses on the fracture mechanics of porous rocks and modern simulation techniques for progressive quasi-static and dynamic fractures. The topics covered in this volume include a wide range of academic and industrial applications, including petroleum, mining, and civil engineering.

Chapters focus on advanced topics in the field of rock’s fracture mechanics and address theoretical concepts, experimental characterization, numerical simulation techniques, and their applications as appropriate. Each chapter reflects the current state-of-the-art in terms of the modern use of fracture simulation in industrial and academic sectors. Some of the major contributions in this volume include, but are not limited to: anisotropic elasto-plastic deformation mechanisms in fluid saturated porous rocks, dynamics of fluids transport in fractured rocks and simulation techniques, fracture mechanics and simulation techniques in porous rocks, fluid-structure interaction in hydraulic driven fractures, advanced numerical techniques for simulation of progressive fracture, including multiscale modeling, and micromechanical approaches for porous rocks, and quasi-static versus dynamic fractures in porous rocks.

This book will serve as an important resource for petroleum, geomechanics, drilling and structural engineers, R&D managers in industry and academia.

• Includes a strong editorial team and quality experts as chapter authors
• Presents topics identified for individual chapters are current, relevant, and interesting
• Focuses on advanced topics, such as fluid coupled fractures, rock’s continuum damage mechanics, and multiscale modeling
• Provides a ‘one-stop’ advanced-level reference for a graduate course focusing on rock’s mechanics

Porous Rock Failure Mechanics: Hydraulic Fracturing, Drilling and Structural Engineering focuses on the fracture mechanics of porous rocks and modern simulation techniques for progressive quasi-static and dynamic fractures. The topics covered in this volume include a wide range of academic and industrial applications, including petroleum, mining, and civil engineering. Chapters focus on advanced topics in the field of rock's fracture mechanics and address theoretical concepts, experimental characterization, numerical simulation techniques, and their applications as appropriate. Each chapter reflects the current state-of-the-art in terms of the modern use of fracture simulation in industrial and academic sectors. Some of the major contributions in this volume include, but are not limited to: anisotropic elasto-plastic deformation mechanisms in fluid saturated porous rocks, dynamics of fluids transport in fractured rocks and simulation techniques, fracture mechanics and simulation techniques in porous rocks, fluid-structure interaction in hydraulic driven fractures, advanced numerical techniques for simulation of progressive fracture, including multiscale modeling, and micromechanical approaches for porous rocks, and quasi-static versus dynamic fractures in porous rocks. This book will serve as an important resource for petroleum, geomechanics, drilling and structural engineers, R & D managers in industry and academia. Includes a strong editorial team and quality experts as chapter authors Presents topics identified for individual chapters are current, relevant, and interesting Focuses on advanced topics, such as fluid coupled fractures, rock's continuum damage mechanics, and multiscale modeling Provides a 'one-stop' advanced-level reference for a graduate course focusing on rock's mechanics

Structural Geology is a groundbreaking reference that introduces you to the concepts of nonlinear solid mechanics and non-equilibrium thermodynamics in metamorphic geology, offering a fresh perspective on rock structure and its potential for new interpretations of geological evolution.

This book stands alone in unifying deformation and metamorphism and the development of the mineralogical fabrics and the structures that we see in the field. This reflects the thermodynamics of systems not at equilibrium within the framework of modern nonlinear solid mechanics. The thermodynamic approach enables the various mechanical, thermal, hydrological and chemical processes to be rigorously coupled through the second law of thermodynamics, invariably leading to nonlinear behavior. The book also differs from others in emphasizing the implications of this nonlinear behavior with respect to the development of the diverse, complex, even fractal, range of structures in deformed metamorphic rocks.

Building on the fundamentals of structural geology by discussing the nonlinear processes that operate during the deformation and metamorphism of rocks in the Earth's crust, the book's concepts help geoscientists and graduate-level students understand how these processes control or influence the structures and metamorphic fabrics—providing applications in hydrocarbon exploration, ore mineral exploration, and architectural engineering.

• Authored by two of the world's foremost experts in structural geology, representing more than 70 years of experience in research and instruction
• Nearly 300 figures, illustrations, working examples, and photographs reinforce key concepts and underscore major advances in structural geology

Content: Front-matter,Copyright,Dedication,List of contributors,Preface,IntroductionEntitled to full textPart I: Introduction1 - Application of rock failure simulation in design optimization of the hydraulic fracturing, Pages 3-23 2 - Anisotropic poroplasticity in saturated porous media, effect of confining pressure, and elevated temperature, Pages 27-46 3 - Coupling in hydraulic fracturing simulation, Pages 47-62 4 - Stress-induced permeability evolutions and erosion damage of porous rocks, Pages 63-92 5 - Hydraulic fracture growth in naturally fractured rock, Pages 93-116 6 - Cohesive zone models, Pages 119-144 7 - Application of discrete element approach in fractured rock masses*, Pages 145-176 8 - The embedded finite element method (E-FEM) for multicracking of quasi-brittle materials, Pages 177-196 9 - Application of continuum damage mechanics in hydraulic fracturing simulations, Pages 197-212 10 - Multiscale modeling approaches and micromechanics of porous rocks, Pages 215-232 11 - Dynamic fracture mechanics in rocks with application to drilling and perforation, Pages 233-256 12 - Stability, accuracy, and efficiency of numerical methods for coupled fluid flow in porous rocks, Pages 257-283 13 - True triaxial failure stress and failure plane of two porous sandstones subjected to two distinct loading paths, Pages 285-307 Index, Pages 309-317 "This book gives an introduction to applications of rock mechanics within the petroleum industry. It is well suited as a textbook for engineers and researchers entering the field, and for MSc/PhD level university students." "The book starts with a general introduction to rock mechanics, kept at a moderate mathematical level. This part covers elasticity, poroelasticity and rock failure theory, as well as geological aspects of, rock mechanics. The book further describes a variety of laboratory and field techniques for estimation of rock mechanical parameters and Earth stresses, and gives a comprehensive overview of acoustic wave propagation in rocks. These chapters have been improved and slightly extended since the first edition." "The last four chapters of the book are devoted to industrial use of rock mechanics within drilling, production and reservoir engineering. These chapters are brought up to date by incorporating novel research results and applications."--Jacket 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 Engineering rock mechanics is the discipline used to design structures built in rock. These structures encompass building foundations, dams, slopes, shafts, tunnels, caverns, hydroelectric schemes, mines, radioactive waste repositories and geothermal energy projects: in short, any structure built on or in a rock mass. Despite the variety of projects that use rock engineering, the principles remain the same. Engineering Rock Mechanics clearly and systematically explains the key principles behind rock engineering.

The book covers the basic rock mechanics principles; how to study the interactions between these principles and a discussion on the fundamentals of excavation and support and the application of these in the design of surface and underground structures. Engineering Rock Mechanics is recommended as an across-the-board source of information for the benefit of anyone involved in rock mechanics and rock engineering. "The aim of this book is to discuss the processes that operate during the deformation and metamorphism of rocks in the crust and upper lithosphere of the Earth with the goal of understanding how these processes control or influence the structures that we observe in the field. The intent is to consider these processes within a framework set both by the individual mechanisms of deformation and the fundamental mechanics that describe and relate these mechanisms. Such mechanisms do not necessarily operate independently of each other but may be strongly coupled so that each process has strong feedback influences on the others leading to structures and mineral assemblages that do not develop in the uncoupled environment. The general system we consider in this book is a deforming, chemically reactive system in which fluid and thermal transport play significant roles"-- Provided by publisher Engineering Rock Mechanics explica de forma clara y sistemática los principios clave de la ingeniería de rocas. El libro cubre los principios básicos de la mecánica de rocas; cómo estudiar las interacciones entre estos principios y una discusión sobre los fundamentos de la excavación y el sostenimiento y la aplicación de éstos en el diseño de estructuras superficiales y subterráneas. Engineering Rock Mechanics se recomienda como fuente de información general en beneficio de cualquier persona relacionada con la mecánica de rocas y la ingeniería de rocas. Elasticity Failure mechanics Geological aspects of petroleum related rock mechanics Stresses around boreholes – Borehole failure criteria Elastic wave propagation in rocks Rock models Mechanical properties and stress data from laboratory analysis Mechanical properties and in situ stresses from field data Stability during drilling Solids production Mechanics of hydraulic fracturing Reservoir geomechanics