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Geomechanics, Fluid Dynamics and Well Testing, Applied to Naturally Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs pp 103–140Cite as

Westergaard’s Solution Applied to Carbonate Reservoirs

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A tectonic fracture is associated to stresses concentration. Carbonate rocks usually have a history involving mechanical, thermal and chemical actions during millions of years. Fracture mechanics have been used successfully to predict fracture initiation that have regarding structures design using metallic materials.

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    Authorized by field manager for academic objectives.

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    Report developed by micropaleontology personal.

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    Report developed by specialized personal of petrography.

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    Report developed by specialized petrophysicists.

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    Report developed by specialized personal in X-ray diffraction and combinatorial catalysis.

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    Numerical data were authorized by field manager for academic objectives.

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    Data determined by specialized persona in rock mechanical properties. Class notes: Geomechanics for Petroleum Engineers.

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    Data determined by specialized personal in rocks mechanical properties. Class notes: Geomechanics for Petroleum Engineer.

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Barros Galvis, N.E. (2018). Westergaard’s Solution Applied to Carbonate Reservoirs. In: Geomechanics, Fluid Dynamics and Well Testing, Applied to Naturally Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77501-2_6

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