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The primary objective of this course is to help professionals understand the principles of in-situ stress and rock mechanics, and learn how to apply them profitably in today's energy industry. We will introduce you to the basic principles of in-situ stress rock mechanics, measurement and determination of stress in inclined boreholes, as well as industry applications. Course participants emerge with a clearer understanding of how geomechanics can be used to reduce non-productive-time and optimize production. Attendees will be introduced to state-of-the-art software tools and problem solving techniques used by GMI in consulting engagements worldwide to maximize the asset value. The course outline is below.

Geomechanics Applied to Wellbore Stability, Sand
Production Prediction and Pore Pressure Prediction

• The Tectonic Stress Field – Basic Principles
• Pore Pressure and Stress in Sedimentary Basins
• Rock Physics
• Rock Failure
• Fractures and Faults in Three Dimensions
• Stress Concentrations Around Wells
• Estimation of SHmax from Wellbore Failure
• Directional Drilling Constraints
• Maximizing Wellbore Stability
• Critically Stressed Fractures and Faults
• Dynamic Constraints on Hydrocarbon Accumulation
• Injection, Water Flooding and Hydraulic Fracturing
• Production-Induced Faulting and Compaction