G01N33/383

Methods and systems for characterizing multiple properties of cement using p-waves of multiple frequencies

Methods and systems for characterizing multiple properties of a cement composition for use at downhole conditions using ultrasonic analysis tools are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: transmitting at least a first p-wave and a second p-wave having different frequencies through a cement composition; determining velocities of the first and second p-waves through the sample; transmitting at least a third p-wave having a third frequency through the cement composition while allowing the cement composition to at least partially hydrate, wherein the third frequency is higher than the second frequency; determining at least a velocity of the third p-wave through the cement composition; based at least in part on the velocities of the p-waves, determining at least the compressibility, Poisson's ratio, Young's modulus, and shear modulus of the cement composition.

CONCRETE WORKABILITY METER
20220397563 · 2022-12-15 ·

A concrete workability meter having concrete vibrator portion and frame assembly, wherein the concrete vibrator portion may be selectively decoupled from the frame assembly to permit relative movement there between.

ESTIMATION METHOD, ESTIMATION DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

An estimation method includes: an acquisition step (S101) of acquiring deflection stress information that indicates a relationship between a deflection and a tensile stress of a specimen (200) of a reinforced concrete structure; and a derivation step (S102) of deriving an estimation formula for estimating a depth of a crack generated in the reinforced concrete structure when a deflection of the reinforced concrete structure is no less than a first deflection of the specimen at a start of a generation of the crack, and is no greater than a second deflection of the specimen at an end of the generation of the crack.

Traceable micro-electro-mechanical systems for use in subterranean formations

Use of traceable micro-electro-mechanical systems (“MEMS”) in subterranean formations. A method may comprise introducing a treatment fluid comprising a traceable micro-electro-mechanical system into a wellbore, wherein the traceable micro-electro-mechanical system comprises a micro-electro-mechanical system and a tagging material.

Tension testing apparatus

A tension testing apparatus and system is disclosed in which the tension testing apparatus includes a first box including a first outer plate and a first inner plate, a second box including a second outer plate and a second inner plate, and a test sample holding system coupled to the first inner plate and the second inner plate. The first outer plate and the first inner plate may be coupled together by at least two rods. The second outer plate and the second inner plate may be coupled together by at least two other rods. The test sample holding system may be configured to hold a test sample. The at least two rods of the first box may be configured to pass through the second inner plate. The at least two rods of the second box may be configured to pass through the first inner plate.

THROUGH-TUBING, CASED-HOLE SEALED MATERIAL DENSITY EVALUATION USING GAMMA RAY MEASUREMENTS

Through-tubing, cased-hole sealed material density can be evaluated using gamma ray measurements. Density evaluation comprises detecting, by at least one detector positioned within a casing of a wellbore including a sealing material positioned between the casing and a subsurface formation, electromagnetic radiation generated in response to nuclear radiation being emitted outward toward the subsurface formation, determining an electromagnetic radiation count based on the detected electromagnetic radiation, selecting at least one of a first reference material having a density that is less than a density of the sealing material and a second reference material having a density that is greater than the density of the sealing material, adjusting the electromagnetic radiation count based on the density of the at least one of the first reference material and the second reference material, and determining a density of the sealing material based on the adjusted electromagnetic radiation count.

THROUGH TUBING ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS

Methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for implementing acoustic logging and determining wellbore material characteristics. In some embodiments, a method may include determining a polar differential signal for each of one or more pairs of azimuthally offset acoustic measurements within a wellbore. A reference azimuth is identified based, at least in part, on comparing the polar differential signals to a modeled bonding differential signal within a target response window. The method further includes determining differences between an acoustic measurement at the reference azimuth and acoustic measurements at one or more other azimuths and determining a wellbore material condition based, at least in part, on the determined differences.

Wiring sheet, sheet-shaped system, and structure operation support system

A wiring sheet includes one or more carbon wires each of which is one of a signal line and a power supply line, and which are conductors including carbon as a main material and have flexibility; and an insulation sheet that encloses substantially an entirety of the one or more carbon wires, includes an electrical insulator as a main material, and has flexibility.

Parallel plate capacitor system for determining impedance characteristics of material under test (MUT)

Various aspects of the disclosure relate to evaluating the electromagnetic impedance characteristics of a material under test (MUT) over a range of frequencies. In particular aspects, a system includes: an electrically non-conducting container sized to hold the MUT, the electrically non-conducting container having a first opening at a first end thereof and a second opening at a second, opposite end thereof; a transmitting electrode assembly at the first end of the electrically non-conducting container, the transmitting electrode assembly having a transmitting electrode with a transmitting surface; and a receiving electrode assembly at the second end of the electrically non-conducting container, the receiving electrode assembly having a receiving electrode with a receiving surface, wherein the receiving electrode is approximately parallel with the transmitting electrode, and wherein the transmitting surface of the transmitting electrode is larger than the receiving surface of the receiving electrode.

COUPLING MEMBER AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
20230098763 · 2023-03-30 ·

A coupling member for coupling a solidified body and a structural member includes a sensor part that is capable of measuring physical variation resulting from external force and is for detecting information that will help determine whether there is an abnormality in the solidified body and/or structural member. The coupling member has an embedded part at one end that is embedded in the solidified body and/or ground and has a fixing part that is on the side of the other end extending outside of the solidified body and is capable of fixing the structural member.