Formula 2.24

Bulk modulus using Poisson's ratio and Young's modulus

Input(s)

E: Young's Modulus $\left(\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\right)$

$\mu$: Poisson's Ratio (dimensionless)

Output(s)

K: Bulk Modulus $\left(\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\right)$

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{K}=\frac{\mathrm{E}}{3 *(1-2 * \mu)} $$

Reference(s)

Bassiouni, Z., 1994, Theory, Measurement, and Interpretation of Well Logs. SPE Textbook Series Vol. 4. Chapter 3, Page: 46.