Determination of in-situ stresses by Kaiser Effect under confining pressures

Author(s):  
Guangqing Zhang ◽  
Mian Chen ◽  
Yan Jin ◽  
Xudong Zhang
1972 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-169
Author(s):  
Merlin D. Copen ◽  
George B. Wallace

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. E. Warren

Several problems in analysis can arise in estimating in-situ stresses from standard hydraulic fracturing operations if the borehole is not aligned with one of the principal stress directions. In these nonaligned situations, the possibility of fracturing a spherical cavity for estimating the in-situ stresses is investigated. The theory utilizes all the advantages of direct stress measurements associated with hydraulic fracturing and eliminates the geometrical problems associated with the analysis of hydraulic fractures in cylindrical boreholes.


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