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ResLab has been a supplier of high quality, internationally
renowned core analysis services since
1986. In recent years, due to client demand, Rock
Mechanics Services have been systematically developed
as a part of ResLab’s laboratory operations.
Linking rock mechanics and core analysis puts
ResLab in a unique position as a service supplier.
Essentially, this involves linking the parameters
affecting underground stresses, rock deformation
and reservoir performance. This data is
crucial for well and reservoir engineering, providing
our clients with further information to optimise production
and reduce risk during their E & P operations.
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Laboratory Equipment and Services
To comply with the specific needs of our clients, the ResLab rock mechanics laboratory can perform
precise control of the load frame, with a very high resolution measurement capability. The
improved accuracy is achieved through the integration with the INSTRONTM data assessment and
control system. Together with labVIEWTM logging and control software, the system can be adapted
to the most demanding of test sequences.
Routine Rock Mechanics Services –
High quality testing & unparalleled experience
at competitive prices
During routine rock mechanical testing, stress dependent liquid permeabilities can be measured at
line pressures up to the maximum pore pressure of 50 MPa. Sonic velocities (P- and S-wave) are
measured axially through the core. The extent of standard test protocols available at ResLab is summarised
in the table below. We also offer a wide range of rock mechanics index test methods.
Experimental parameters for routine rock testing include the use of 1.5” plugs (38mm), under axial
stresses of up to 40,000 psi (270 MPa) and confinement pressures of up to 10,000 psi (70 MPa).
Routine rock mechanical test protocols available at ResLab
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Uniaxial compression |
Triaxial compression |
Triaxial unloading |
Uniaxial strain |
| Young’s modulus | + | + | + | |
| Poisson’s ratio | + | + | + | |
| Uniaxial compression strength | + | | | |
| Failure envelope | | + | + | |
| Bulk compressibility | + | + | + | |
| Pore compressibility | | + | + | |
| K0-ratio, compaction coefficient | | | | + |
| Biot coefficient | | + | | |
| Fluid: oil, brine, acid | | + | + | + |
| Temperature | + | + | + | + |
| Permeability | | + | + | + |
| Acoustic (P- and S-wave) | + | + | + | + |
Tailored Rock Mechanics Projects -
Unique testing capability is available at ResLab
ResLab has the expertise and resources for any non-routine rock mechanics testing.
Examples of such bespoke testing may include:
- Customised test protocols
- unconventional core sizes
- high pressure and temperature conditions
- thermal expansion and thermal conductivity
- thick walled cylinder tests (TWC)
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