Measuring in situ stress, induced fracture orientation, fracture

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1992-06-11

1994-01-11

Warden, Robert J.

Measuring and testing

Borehole or drilling

Downhole test

166250, 250255, E21B 4902

Patent

active

052770621

ABSTRACT:
A method for measuring the azimuthal strike orientation of induced fractures in subterranean formations from which the maximum and minimum in situ stress direction can be inferred. The method utilizes an oriented core of a formation and computed tomography imagery for measuring the azimuthal strike orientation of induced fractures.

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