From Peak Force Quantitative Nanomechanical Mapping Measurements to Triaxial Testing: A Comparative Study of Geomechanical Properties of Clay-Rich Carbonates

The assessment of geomechanical properties of unconventional reservoirs is significant as they assist in placement as well as understanding of the geometry and properties of multi-stage hydraulic fractures in horizontal wells. Severe heterogeneities at micro-scale in addition to possibility of having non-intact samples provide opportunities for using micro-mechanics techniques on drill cutting size samples. This will lead to not only have a...