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Method of determining rock compressive strength

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6931392
This patent describes a method of determining rock compressive strength of a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore. It comprises: obtaining a numerical model of a drill bit to be used to drill through the subterranean formation; obtaining an estimate of the rock ductility of the subterranean formation; measuring weight-on-bit (WOB) and bit rotational speed (RPM) as the drill bit drills through the subterranean formation; and determining the rock compressive strength of the subterranean formation from the numerical model of the drill bit, the estimate of rock ductility, and weight-on-bit (WOB) and bit rotational speed (RPM).
Assignee:
Amoco Corp., Chicago, IL
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4914591
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-173514A
OSTI ID:
6931392
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English