Hydraulic Fracture Mechanics

by Péter Valkó, Michael J. Economides, Peter Valk¿

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471956643
• ISBN13: 9780471956648
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"