Cement compositions with improved mechanical properties and associated methods are provided, which are useful in conjunction with subterranean well operations. In certain embodiments, the cement compositions comprise carbon fibers, rubber particles, a hydraulic cement material, sufficient water to form a pumpable slurry, and optionally other ingredients including a dispersant, a weighting agent, a retarding or accelerating agent, or the like.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a divisional patent application of commonly-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/374,296, filed Feb. 25, 2003 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,962,101, entitled "Cement Compositions with Improved Mechanical Properties and Methods of Cementing in Subterranean Formations," by Lance E. Brothers, et al., which is incorporated by reference herein for all purposes.
