Research Article

Characterization of Rock Mechanical Properties Using Lab Tests and Numerical Interpretation Model of Well Logs

Table 2

The comparison of experimental and calculated petrophysical parameters.

Petrophysical parameterLithologyExperimental dataCalculated data

Compressive strengthSandstone 111.0~273.13 MPa150~350 MPa
Mudstone 73.94~128.38 MPa90~200 MPa

Young’s modulusSandstone 17.70~58.8 GPa35~60 GPa
Mudstone 17.41~34.86 GPa25~40 GPa

Poisson’s ratioSandstone 0.086~0.4870.16~0.28
Mudstone 0.238~0.4380.12~0.24

Cohesive forceSandstone 9~19 MPa10~20 MPa
Mudstone 5~13 MPa4~12 MPa