We are excited to announce the release of WellCAD v6.0, a major update that delivers powerful new capabilities—including the launch of the Geomechanics Workspace, an integrated environment designed to accelerate rock mechanics analysis, stress modeling, and fracture stability workflows. This release delivers substantial enhancements across the WellCAD platform to streamline interpretation, strengthen data quality, and improve workflow efficiency.

A New Era of Geomechanical Analysis in WellCAD

The all-new Geomechanics Workspace introduces rock mechanics, in-situ stress computation, and fracture stability assessment into a single interactive module. Instead of juggling multiple software packages, users can now perform end-to-end geomechanical workflows entirely within WellCAD. Built to serve subsurface engineers, geoscientists, and geomechanics specialists, the workspace automates key calculations, reduces manual effort, and enables faster, more confident decision-making—ultimately improving operational safety and reducing geotechnical risk.

Key Capabilities Inside the New Geomechanics Workspace

Rock Mechanics Analysis

Compute critical mechanical properties using default methods or custom formulas, including: – Young’s Modulus (dynamic & static)

• Poisson’s Ratio
• Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS)
• Shear & Bulk Modulus
• Tensile Strength
• Friction Angle & Cohesion

The following video demonstrates how to use WellCAD’s Geomechanics Workspace to calculate and calibrate key rock mechanical properties, including Poisson’s ratio, Young’s modulus (dynamic and static), and UCS. Using sonic, density, and core data, the workflow shows how to apply theoretical and empirical methods, reconcile logs with lab data, and generate borehole views for reporting. Ideal for geologists, geophysicists, and engineers interested in WellCAD’s new geomechanics tools. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joqtxC1jrzI[/embedyt]

In-Situ Stress Calculation

Build complete stress models with tools for calculating: – Hydrostatic pressure

• Vertical stress
• Pore pressure
• Minimum & maximum horizontal stresses

The video below provides a step-by-step walkthrough of stress calculations in the WellCAD Geomechanics workspace. Starting from raw wellbore data, the video demonstrates how to build a workflow for hydrostatic pressure, vertical stress, pore pressure, and horizontal stresses.[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-YoyYttLgg[/embedyt]

Fracture Stability & Mohr-Coulomb Analysis

Evaluate fault and fracture reactivation potential with: – Interactive Mohr-Coulomb circle visualization

• Integrated logplot comparison
• Automatic overlay of ISI-interpreted fractures
• Slip-tendency and fracture susceptibility calculations

Highly Interactive, Zone-Specific Modeling

The Geomechanics workspace supports: – Geological zonation with custom parameters per interval

• Real-time recalculation as inputs change
• A Custom Equation Editor for building and storing user-defined methodologies

This gives users full flexibility to adapt workflows, test variables, and refine results instantly.

New Visualizations in WellCAD v6.0

Box Plots

Visually explore data distribution, variability, and outliers across wells, zones, or lithologies for clearer insight into trends and anomalies. The boxplots allow a simple visualisation for well logs but also by log type to support effective classification and comparison.

Spider Plots

Compare multiple parameters with a clear radial view of rock mechanical properties, log responses, or stress indicators. With interactive features and zonation filters, it streamlines the interpretation of complex geotechnical data and supports more informed decision-making.

Script Console for Automation

The updated Script Editor now includes an Execution Console that displays real-time compilation feedback, status updates, and error logs—making script development faster, clearer, and simplifies debugging. Whether you’re running basic automation or complex custom scripts, the console streamlines development with clear, actionable insights that accelerate troubleshooting and improve script reliability.

To see what’s new in WellCAD v6.0, check out the video below!

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