Research Article

Assessment of Chemical Effects on Wellbore Stability in Transition Shale Formation

Table 7

Parameters used in the wellbore stability analysis considering the strength degradation due to the chemical effect.

ParametersValues

Shale matrix cohesion, (MPa)8
Internal friction angle of shale matrix, (°)35
Bedding plane cohesion, (MPa)6
Internal friction angle of bedding plane, (°)26.25
Bedding plane cohesion, (MPa)5.2
Internal friction angle of bedding plane, (°)22.75