Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics

Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics, Third Edition serves as a powerful resource for engineers and geologists in the petroleum industry, providing a strong foundation in rock mechanical knowledge to better understand field behavior, design test programs, and optimize field operations. It emphasizes core applications in drilling, production, and reservoir engineering, with in-depth coverage of rock mechanical parameter assessment, acoustic wave propagation in rocks (including links to 4D seismic and log interpretation), and practical problem-solving. The updated edition incorporates new topics such as formation barriers around cased wells, finite element analysis, multicomponent models, acoustic emissions, and elliptical holes, along with expanded treatment of shale reservoirs, hydraulic fracturing, and carbon capture and sequestration—making it an essential guide for students and professionals seeking both fundamental principles and modern industry-relevant advancements in petroleum geomechanics.