Geomechanical evaluation of a poorly consolidated sandstone with applications to horizontal drilling, borehole stability, reservoir compaction, and sand control

<p class=MsoNormal>Decreasing strength with increasing effective compressive strength, referred to as "cap" behavior is often attributed to pore collapse and a reduction in pore throat apertures during early drawdown. Over-consolidation with only a slight increase in effective stress...

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Main Author: Skopec, Robert A.
Published: University of Aberdeen 2002
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.274852