Reservoir stimulation and artificial lift are the two main activities of the production engineer
in the petroleum and related industries. The main purpose of stimulation is to enhance the …

The interpretation of geophysical data in exploration geophysics, well logging, engineering,
mining and environmental geophysics requires knowledge of the physical properties of …

In this study, 31 empirical equations are summarized that relate unconfined compressive
strength and internal friction angle of sedimentary rocks (sandstone, shale, and limestone …

Physical Properties of Rocks: A Workbook is a symbiosis of a brief description of physical
fundamentals of rock properties (based on typical experimental results and relevant theories …

INTRODUCTION The 2018 rift zone eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, Hawai 'i, drained large
volumes of magma from the volcano's summit reservoir system, causing high-rate …

Acoustic logging is a multidisciplinary technology involving basic theory, instrumentation,
and data processing/interpretation methodologies. The advancement of the technology now …

Shales are considered to be both source and cap rocks, and play an important role in
various geotechnical applications including oil and gas exploration and production. A deep …

Static moduli of rocks are usually different from the corresponding dynamic moduli. The ratio
between them is generally complex and depends on several conditions, including stress …

Temperature-and pressure-dependent elastic properties (static and dynamic shear and bulk
moduli) of porous rocks are investigated in terms of the characteristics of pore …

The accuracy of elastic analytical solutions and numerical models, widely used in
volcanology to interpret surface ground deformation, depends heavily on the Young's …