Formula 2.131

Load to break cement bond - Cementing

Input(s)

$S_{c}$: Compressive Strength (psi)

$d$: Outside Diameter of Casing (in.)

$H$: Height of Cement Column (ft)

Output(s)

F: Force or Load to Break Cement Bond (lbm)

Formula(s)

$$ F=0.969 \cdot S_{c} \cdot d \cdot H $$

Reference(s)

Suman Jr, G. O., \& Ellis, R. C. (1977). Cementing handbook. World Oil, Page: 6.