Rock Properties Books
Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics, 2nd edition
Author: Fjaer, RM Holt, Horsrud, AA Raaen, Risnes
School: Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Department: Engineering
Course Code: PET415
Topics: elasticity, stress, strain, elastic moduli, strain energy, thermoelasticity, poroelasticity, anisotropy, nonlinear elasticity, failure mechanics, tensile failure, shear failure, compaction failure, underground stress, pore pressure, sedimentary rocks, borehole failure criteria, rock mechanics, rock acoustics, reflections refractions, borehole acoustics, seismic, rock models, grain pack models, fractured rocks, unstable boreholes, time-delayed borehole failure, hydraulic fracturing, reservoir geomechanics, compaction, subsidence, well problems
Author: Peter Link
School: Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Department: Engineering
Course Code: PEE315
Topics: earth structure, lithosphere, mantle, core, specific gravity, Earth's magnetic field, plate tectonics, continental drift, continental margin, geologic time, historical geology, stratigraphy, relative time, absolute time, radiometric time scale, geologic time scale, palentology, Minerals, rocks, weathering, erosion, deposition, Marine erosion, Marine deposition, depositional basin, Lacustrine environment, Desert environment, Glacial Environment, subsurface water, Diagenesis, structural geology, petroleum traps, petroleum, reservoir, recovery techniques, exploration techniques, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamoprphic rock, rock cycle, mechanical weathering, chemica weathering, weathering products, downslope movement, floodplain deposits, delta deposits, stream deposits, Marine depth zones, Marine currents, wave types, wave refraction, erosional features, marine shoreline, marine deposition, Basin, Lake basin, lacustrine deposition, lacustrine deposits, desert erosion, desert deposition, desert deposits, Glacier, glacial deposition, glacial deposits, groundwater classification, aquifer, water table, water well, ground water processes, groundwater products, lithification, induration, diagenesis, fracturing, stress, strain, faults, folds, strike, dip, superposition, decriptive geometry, stereographic projection, hydrocarbon traps, structural traps, stratigraphic traps, combination traps, unconformity traps, crude oil, natural gas, reservoir performane, reservoir pressure, resevoir loss, reservoir destruction, reservoir rocks, clastic reservoirs, carbonate reservoirs, seals, pressure-data, geometry, fluid content, Rock sampling, fluid flow, porosity, permeability, reservoir properties, surface geology, surface data, surface geology, drilling operations, well cuttings, cores, electric logging, radioactivity logging, acousting logging, sonic logging, spontaenous potential logs, self potential logs, resistivity logs, induction logs, dual induction-focused logs, electrode logs, radioactivity logs, acoustic logs, drill stem tests, geophysical surveys, geochemical surveys, maps, cross-sections
An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Author: John Winter
School: University of Ibadan
Department: Science and Technology
Course Code: GEY222
Topics: Igneous Petrology, Metamorphic Petrology, Chemical Petrology, Basaltic Magmas, Mid-Ocean Ridge Volcanism, Oceanic Intraplate Volcanism, Continental Flood Basalts, Granitoid Rocks, Continental Alkaline Magmatism, Anorthosites, Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, Metamorphic Facies, Metamorphosed Mafic Rocks, Metamorphic Reactions, Pelitic Sediments, Calcareous rocks, Ultramafic Rocks, Metamorphic Fluids, Mass Transport, Metasomatism
Properties and Management of Soils in the Tropics, 2nd edition
Author: Pedro Sanchez
School: National Open University of Nigeria
Department: Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Course Code: SLM501
Topics: soil properties, soil management, tropical environment, temperature, solar radiation, rainfall, tropical climates, vegetation, physiography, Anthropocene, biodiversity, climate change, demographics, Green Revolutions, Tropical Agroecosystems, land use, land-use change, Pedology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Laterite Paradigm, tropical soils, tropical soil research, Soil Taxonomy, soil classification systems, soil physical properties, soil temperature, soil structure, soil compaction, soil water, soil erosion, conservation, conservation agriculture, water, rainfed agriculture, irrigated agriculture, irrigation, mineralogy, clay minerals, mineralogy families, Anion Exchange Capacity, soil acidity capacity, Acid Soil Infertility, Liming, overliming, subsoil acidity, secondary acidity, soil biology, soil biodiversity, comminution, decomposition, nutrient elements transformation, soil structure regulation, organic carbon, carbon pools, carbon fractions, animal manures, composts, biochars, organic farming, soil fertility, nutrient cycling, nutrient uptake, determining fertilizer needs, nitrogen cycle, nitrogen pools, atmospheric deposition, biological nitrogen fixation, mineral fertilizers, organic nitrogen mineralization, soil nitrogen fertilizer reactions, Phosphorus Cycle, Phosphorus, Total Soil Phosphorus, inorganic Phosphorus, Phosphorus sorption, Phosphorus release, plant Phosphorus requirements, Phosphorus fertilization, sulfur cycle, sulfur sorption, Sulphur fertilization, Forest–Soil Nutrient Cycles, land clearing, Mechanized Land Clearing, Crop Yield Declines, Field Abandonment, Secondary Forest Fallows, puddling, flooding, rice cultivation systems, Nutrient Management, Yield Stagnation, Nitrogen Sequestration, Livestock-Based Tropical Systems, tropical pastures, Tropical Livestock Management Systems, pastoralism, Smallholder Mixed Crop–Livestock Systems, Extensive Pasture-Based Beef Production, Pasture Degradation, Crop–Pasture Integration, Tropical Tree-Based Systems, Plantation Forestry, Plantation Forestry Species, Agroforestry, Agroforestry Tree Species, Agroforestry Systems, Simultaneous Agroforestry, Sequential Agroforestry, tree crops
Building Materials, Revised Third Edition
Author: SK Duggal
School: Bayero University, Kano
Department: Engineering
Course Code: CIV3302
Topics: Building Materials Principal Properties, Structural Clay Products, Brick's Classification, Brick's Testing, Clay Tiles, Terracotta, Porcelain, stoneware, Earthenware, Glazing, Rocks, Stones, Rock-forming minerals, Rock's Classification, Stone Durability, Stones Application, Stone seasoning, wood, wood Products, Trees Classification, Trees growth, Timber Preservation, Timber testing, Timber Structure, Timber's Fire Resistance, Properties of wood, wood products, wood-products applications, Material for making concrete, Cements, Portland cement, Raw materials chemical composition, Cement Hydration, Rate of Hydration, Hydration water requirement, Cements manufacturing, Cements testing, Cement Types, Cements storage, Aggregates, Aggregates classification, Aggregates characteristics, Deleterious Materials, Organic Impurities, Soundness, Aggregates Thermal Properties, Fine Aggregates, Coarse Aggregates, Cinder Aggregates, Mixing water Quality, Effect of mixing water from different source, Water for washing aggregates, Curing water, Lime, Limestone's Impurities, Limestone's Storage, Lime Vs Cement, Pozzolanas, Concrete, water-cement ratio, workability, Maturity, Defects, Re-vibration, Rheology, Non-destructive testing, Admixture for concrete, Concrete Mix design, Building Mortars, Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals, Ceramic Materials, Polymeric Materials, Paints, Enamels, Varnishes, Tar, Bitumen, Asphalt, Gypsum, Special Cements, Cement Concretes, Adhesives, Water proofing materials, Fiber, Geosynthetics, Composite Materials, Smart materials, Asbestos, Thermoc0ol, Heat Insulating Materials, Sound Insulating Materials.
The Nature and Properties of Soils, Global Edition
Author: Raymond Weil, Nyle Brady
School: National Open University of Nigeria
Department: Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Course Code: SLM201
Topics: Soil, rock weathering, soil formation, soil profile, soil classification, soil taxonomy, entisols, inceptisols, andisols, gelisols, histosols, Soil Architecture, soil color, soil texture, soil textural classes, mineral soils structure, tillage, soil density, soil water, soil water energy, soil water content, soil water potential, infiltration, percolation, water vapor movement, hydrologic cycle, soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, enhancing soil drainage, septic tank drain fields, soil aeration, redox potential, wetlands, soil temperature control, soil colloids, layer silicate clay structure, cation exchange capacity, soil acidity, soil ecology, soil organism, earthworms, ants, termites, soil algae, soil fungi, soil prokaryotes, soil organic, soil organic matter management, climate change, soil phosphorus, sulfur oxidation, sulfur retention, soil fertility maintenance, phosphorus cycle, ammonia volatilization, ammonia fixation, sulfur cycle, calcium, magnesium, silicon, trace elements, Practical Nutrient Management, chemical pollution, Geographic Soils Information
Colligative properties lecture note
Author: Ahmed abdulrahman
School: Federal University of Technology, Minna
Department: Science and Technology
Course Code: CHM111
Topics: Colligative properties, freezing point depression, vapour pressure lowering, Boiling point elevation, osmotic pressure
Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids ,5th edition
Author: GFC Rogers, YR Mayhew
School: Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Department: Engineering
Course Code: ENG209
Topics: Thermodynamic, Transport Properties of Fluids, steam table, saturated water, saturated steam, superheated steam, supercritical steam, compressed water, saturated ice, saturated steam
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Author: James Adeyemo Adegoke
School: University of Ibadan
Department: Science and Technology
Course Code: PHY102
Topics: Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Matter, trignometric functions, force, momentum, angular momentum, scalar, vector, kinematics, Newton’s Law of Motion, motion, force, Gravitational Force of Attraction, Gravitational Force, Acceleration Due to Gravity, Earth Gravitational Potential, energy, work, kinetic energy, potential energy, linear momentum, collision, Equilibrium, Elasticity, Hooke’s Law, fluids
Mechanics and Properties of Matter
Author: Idowu Farai, Titus Ogunseye
School: University of Ibadan
Department: Science and Technology
Course Code: PHY102
Topics: Mechanics, Uniform Circular Motion, projectiles, force, impulse, Newton's law, atwood machine, frictional force, centripetal force, Conical Pendulum, Centrifugal Force, properties of matter
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