Fundamentals of Rock Physics

Introducing the physical principles of rock physics, this upper-level textbook includes problem sets, focus boxes and MATLAB exercises.

Nikolai Bagdassarov (Author)

9781108422109, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 9 December 2021

562 pages
25.9 x 20.7 x 2.8 cm, 1.41 kg

'This new addition to the rock physics literature can serve as an excellent textbook and is definitely worth considering for courses on related subject matter, given that advanced students will probably gain most from its use. Recommended.' M. S. Field, CHOICE

Rock physics encompasses practically all aspects of solid and fluid state physics. This book provides a unified presentation of the underlying physical principles of rock physics, covering elements of mineral physics, petrology and rock mechanics. After a short introduction on rocks and minerals, the subsequent chapters cover rock density, porosity, stress and strain relationships, permeability, poroelasticity, acoustics, conductivity, polarizability, magnetism, thermal properties and natural radioactivity. Each chapter includes problem sets and focus boxes with in-depth explanations of the physical and mathematical aspects of underlying processes. The book is also supplemented by online MATLAB exercises to help students apply their knowledge to numerically solve rock physics problems. Covering laboratory and field-based measurement methods, as well as theoretical models, this textbook is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in rock physics. It will also make a useful reference for researchers and professional scientists working in geoscience and petroleum engineering.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Density and porosity
3. Stresses in rocks
4. Mechanical strain and elastic moduli
5. Permeability of rocks
6. Mechanical properties of fluid-bearing rocks
7. Acoustic properties of rocks
8. Electric resistivity
9. Dielectric properties
10. Magnetic properties of rocks
11. Thermal properties of rocks and minerals
12. Radioactive properties of rocks
Index.

Subject Areas: Rocks, minerals & fossils [WNR], Mining technology & engineering [TTU], Earthquake engineering [TNCE], Petrology [RBGG], Geophysics [PHVG], Petroleum & oil industries [KNBP]