Calculation of creep induced volume reduction of the Weeks
Abstract
Creep induced volume reduction of the Weeks Island Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Facility has been calculated using 3-D finite element models. Crude oil is stored in this room and pillar salt mine where the pillars can be sorted into three different categories based on depth and geometry. A 3-D finite element model was created to represent each of the three different pillar categories. The volume change of the three models was proportioned according to the number of pillars in each category to obtain the total volumetric response of the mine. The calculated volumetric response compares well with the measured volumetric response.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geomechanics and Mining Engineering
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Geotechnical and Mining Engineering
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 343–350
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter