Earth Science Frontiers ›› 2021, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (1): 411-419.DOI: 10.13745/j.esf.sf.2020.12.14

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Variations of Poisson’s ratio for tight sandstone and shale under changing confining or pore pressure: Characteristics and mechanism

DU Shuheng1,2(), LIANG Yaohuan1, SHI Yongmin1, GUAN Ping1   

  1. 1. School of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
    2. State Key Laboratory of Nonlinear Mechanics, Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
  • Received:2017-04-02 Revised:2020-11-20 Online:2021-01-25 Published:2021-01-28

Abstract:

When the confining pressure (external pressure) or pore pressure (internal pressure) changes, the variation characteristics and mechanism of Poisson’s ratio for tight sandstone and shale still need to be clarified. On the basis of the effective stress theory of Terzaghi and the new concept of effective stress proposed by domestic scholars, this study analyzes the characteristics and mechanism of Poisson’s ratio change based on the dynamic and static Poisson’s ratio measurement results. The rock types consist of tight sandstone of the Gaotaizi Formation and shale of the Qingshankou Formation in the Songliao Basin, respectively. The anisotropic distribution of Poisson’s ratio curves is obvious, which would have some impacts on the propagation law of compression fractures; as far as the scientific definition of “effective stress” is concerned, “Terzaghi effective stress” is suitable for fractured reservoirs while “new effective stress” is suitable for shale with large porosity and uniform pore distribution. The conclusion will provide some important theoretical basis for the effective development of tight oil and gas.

Key words: Songliao Basin, Terzaghi equation, effective stress, Poisson’s ratio;

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