Exploring the Influence of Temperature, Pressure, and Pore Fluid on Rock Mechanical Properties: A Comprehensive Review

Authors- (Dr) Ekeinde, Evelyn Bose, Professor Adewale Dosunmu

Abstract-Evaluating and identifying the rock mechanical parameters are significant in geological and engineering applications, specifically in exploring and exploiting the Earth’s energy reserves, preserving the earth’s biotope, and utilizing the subterranean space. It is the hope of this review to discuss the effects of temperature, pressure and pore fluid on rock mechanical properties, to assess the current state of knowledge in the field and to point to future research prospects. Therefore, from reviewed literature, we ascertained and analyzed the influential factors of rock mechanical properties. Three main profiles were defined to present the role of temperature, pressure and pore fluid for rock mechanics properties. The evaluation focuses on temperature and pressure as well as pore fluid; and on their influence on the strengths, deformability, and failure mechanisms of the rock mass. The outcomes also highlight the significance of performing a comprehensive evaluation of the rock mechanical characteristics corresponding to these factors. Through this review, the most recent interpretation of temperature, pressure and pore fluid on rock mechanical properties has been described. These considerations give us insights into how they may influence the selection of the rock mechanical properties and this should inform us that the aspect needs more research.

DOI: /10.61463/ijset.vol.13.issue1.138