Applied Rock Mechanics

Course overview:

Understanding the stress, strain, and failure mechanics of rocks and their response to earth stresses can lead to enormous economic benefits in all phases of petroleum reservoir development. Over the last ten years, rock mechanics has emerged as a critical technology capable of lowering financial risk in drilling and well completions, qualifying exploration and development opportunities, and improving hydrocarbon productivity.

In “Applied Rock Mechanics”, students are provided with basic theory, laboratory demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and computer modeling demonstrations. In addition to a comprehensive manual, software is provided for the student to perform wellbore stability calculations. The practical application of rock mechanics is emphasized —“Applied Rock Mechanics” is designed to familiarize engineers and geoscientists with the necessary tools for immediate field application.

You will learn how to:Determine the stress, strain, and failure mechanics of rocksApply rock mechanics concepts and generate economic benefits in all phases of reservoir development