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	Three-dimensional (3D) finite model simulating hanging wall deformation during fault inversion highlights areas of increased differential stress that indicate locations for additional subseismic faulting and fracturing.

Geomechanics and reservoir engineering services offered at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) include:

• Two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) numerical geomechanical modeling using finite-element and discrete-element techniques

• Borehole stability analysis

North-South Horizontal Stress

Map-views through 3D finite element models that simulate stress state (A) before and (B) after well bore is pressurized. Hot colors show high tensile stress.

For more information about geomechanics and reservoir engineering and energy exploration and development capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Kevin Smart, Ph.D. at ksmart@swri.org or (210) 522-5859.
 

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.

October 03, 2008