Within the esteemed halls of the University of Oklahoma, our journey into the depths of seismic interpretation began an endeavor that has since blossomed into a comprehensive exploration of fault damage zones through the lens of seismic attributes. Under the guidance of Prof. Kurt J. Marfurt and with the invaluable insights of Prof. Ze’ev Reches, we embarked on a project that not only sought to characterize the strike-slip fault in the Anadarko Basin but also to lay the groundwork for a methodical, quantitative analysis of subsurface structures—a task that was both ambitious and pioneering in 2010. 

An understanding of the structural elements in the sub-surface is of great importance when establishing new constructions in bedrock, or surveying areas prone to rockslides. In this thesis the focus has been on combining methods within geology, structural geology, geophysics and engineering geology to reach an interdisciplinary understanding and predict sub-surface structures.

Cementing is arguably the single most critical step in the construction of a well. When drilling a well, formations that originally provided seals between permeable zones are penetrated, opening the possibility for formation fluids with different pore pressures to migrate from one permeable zone to another or even back to surface. A combination of casing and cement are used to form hydraulic barriers that restore these seals, isolate permeable zones, and prevent the occurrence of fluid migration.