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GEOSCI 596

GEOMECHANICS

3 credits.

Observation, description, and prediction of deformation of geomechanical systems at depth, and the forces (stress) causing those deformations, relevant for petroleum/geothermal reservoirs and studies of earthquake mechanics. Emphasis on computational exercises using datasets from the petroleum industry and earthquake catalogues, as well as prediction of ground deformation.

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Requisites: GEOSCI/CIV ENGR/G L E/M S & E 474 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students Course Designation: Breadth - Physical Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct a borehole geomechanical analysis Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Design casing plans for drilling Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Use borehole data and earthquake focal mechanisms to gain information about in-situ stress and strain Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Describe modern challenges in developing subsurface energy resources Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Use modern software to find crustal deformation models that match observed ground deformation Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct a borehole geomechanical analysis Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Design casing plans for drilling Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Use borehole data and earthquake focal mechanisms to gain information about in-situ stress and strain Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Describe modern challenges in developing subsurface energy resources Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Use modern software to find crustal deformation models that match observed ground deformation Audience: Graduate

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