Research Article

Predicting the Healthy Operation of Heavy Oil Well Casings in Permafrost Regions

Table 1

Soil layer division and physical and mechanical parameters.

LayerSoil typeDepth (m)Density (kg/m3)Internal friction angle (°)Dilatancy angle (°)Cohesive force (kPa)
T+FTFT

1Gravel and sand0∼301900303210510005
2Silt30∼541800152055200040
3Silty sand54∼631900152255200035
4Clay63∼6917505100.10.12000100
5Sand69∼8119002530105100035
6Clayey silt81∼901850101755200050
7Silty clay90∼9619005120.10.1200075
8Silt96∼1021800152055200040
9Sand102∼13519502530105100035
10Silt135∼1471800152055200040
11Sand147∼15319502530105100030
12Clay153∼15617505100.10.12000100
13Silty sand156∼16219001522.5105100035
14Clay162∼17117505100.10.12000100

indicates permafrost and T+ indicates thawed soil.