Borehole-stability prediction requires knowledge of the mechanical properties of the formations which. is rarely available in shale sections. This paper presents empirical correlations to assist in predicting shale mechanical properties. The correlations are based on extensive laboratory testing of shale cores primarily from the North Sea. The acoustic P-wave velocity is a primary input parameter in several of the correlations; thus, various sources of the P-wave velocity such as sonic wireline, sonic measurement while drilling (MWD), and acoustic measurements on cuttings may be used to obtain somewhat continuous estimates of shale mechanical properties. Borehole-stability evaluations can be made at different stages in the drilling process (planning, while drilling, and post-analysis). Other applications of the correlations where shale mechanical properties are required are evaluation of overburden compaction during depletion and optimization of the drilling process (selection of bit type, bit parameters, etc.).
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