The book explores the theoretical background of one of the most widespread activities in hydrocarbon wells, that of hydraulic fracturing. A comprehensive treatment of the basic phenomena includes: linear elasticity, stresses, fracture geometry and rheology. The diverse concepts of mechanics are integrated into a coherent description of hydraulic fracture propagation. The chapters in the book are cross-referenced throughout and the connections between the various phenomena are emphasized. The book offers readers a unique approach to the subject with the use of many numerical examples.
ISBN: | 9780471956648 |
Publication date: | 31st July 1995 |
Author: | Peter Valko, M Economides |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. an imprint of Wiley |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 298 pages |
Genres: |
Civil engineering, surveying and building |