In Petroleum, Civil and Mining Engineering, designing structures dealing with rock mass is a
day-to-day activity. In order to carry on such projects, it is essential to know the strength and …

Summary In Petroleum, Civil and Mining Engineering, designing structures dealing with rock
mass is a day-to-day activity. In order to execute such projects, it is essential to know the …

Determining mechanical properties of reservoir rocks through mechanical testing is a well-
established procedure. Static properties obtained from these tests (Young's modulus …

Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), modulus of elasticity (E), and Brazilian tensile strength
(BTS) are some of the most common rock mechanical properties, which are used frequently …

A new core-testing protocol has been created to characterize rock mechanical parameters
based on lithologic composition and rock texture. The goal is to characterize the main rock …

The worldwide oil exploration activities are leading the oil companies to off-shore reservoirs
in increasingly more complex environments. The well drilling and reservoir production areas …

In this study, a new apparatus which have new jaw clutch mechanism is designed to
determine the direct tensile strength of rocks. The determination of the direct (with new …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the rock mechanical core analysis. Cores
provide a possibility for direct measurement of, for example, rock strength parameters and …

Rock mechanical properties may be derived from formation evaluation logs using empirical
relations or using algorithms based on microscopic rock models, which relate the dynamic …

Elastic properties of rocks, including Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio, are usually
obtained from the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) test, while tensile strength is …