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The Oilfield Geomechanics course helps students understand the principles of in-situ stress and rock mechanics, and helps them learn how to apply their understanding 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. The course is composed of five sections, and can be custom-tailored to meet the needs of the students if taught on-site. The entire curriculum generally runs 3-4 days.

Introduction to Geomechanics

• Overview of Geomechanics and GMI
• Rock Deformation
• Compressive and Tensile Rock Failure
• Pore Pressure
• The Tectonic Stress Field – Basic Principles
• In Situ Stress Determination
• Building a Geomechanical Model: Data Requirements

Geomechanics Applied to Wellbore Stability

• Wellbore Stability
• Fracture Pressure

Geomechanics Applied to Completions Engineering

• Sand Production Prediction
• Casing Collapse and Shear

Geomechanics for Geology and Geophysics Applications

• Fractures and Faults in Three Dimensions
• Fracture Permeability
• Fault Seal

Geomechanics Applied to Reservoir Engineering

• Hydraulic Fracturing
• Compaction and Normal Faulting