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Shear strength

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003363

The resistance of a material to deformation or fracture when subjected to shear stress. In drilling fluids, shear strength, often referred to as gel strength, is the minimum stress required to initiate flow after the fluid has been static. It is measured in pounds per 100 square feet (lb/100 ft^2) or Pascals (Pa) and indicates the fluid's ability to suspend solids when circulation stops.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003363
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003363",
  "term": "Shear strength",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The resistance of a material to deformation or fracture when subjected to shear stress. In drilling fluids, shear strength, often referred to as gel strength, is the minimum stress required to initiate flow after the fluid has been static. It is measured in pounds per 100 square feet (lb/100 ft^2) or Pascals (Pa) and indicates the fluid's ability to suspend solids when circulation stops.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/shear-strength/"
}

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