June 1, 2012
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Results of Laboratory Scale Fracture Tests on Rock/Cement Interfaces

Abstract

A number of pure cement and cement-basalt interface samples were subjected to a range of compressive loads to form internal fractures. X-ray microtomography was used to visualize the formation and growth of internal fractures in three dimensions as a function of compressive loads. This laboratory data will be incorporated into a geomechanics model to predict the risk of CO2 leakage through wellbores during geologic carbon storage.

Revised: July 27, 2012 | Published: June 1, 2012

Citation

Um W., and H. Jung. 2012. Results of Laboratory Scale Fracture Tests on Rock/Cement Interfaces Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.