Rock Mechanics
Triaxial test
We use the triaxial testing facility for determining reservoir rock properties such as:
Elastic, shear, and bulk modulus
Poisson’s ratio
Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS)
Cohesion
Friction angle
Poroelastic properties
Creep characteristics
Pore collapse pressure
Porosity and permeability changes during the reservoir pressure depletion
We have two triaxial cells that can operate at pressures up to 6,500 psi with one cell designed for 1.5 in. diameter and the other for 2.5 in. diameter samples.
We can also perform TWC tests by using the triaxial testing facility.
Related Publications:
1. Li, Y., Chan, D., Nouri, A. (2022). Measuring Interparticle Friction of Granule for Micromechanical Modelling, Energies, Special Issue Energy Geomechanics, 15(11):1-11.