Hydraulic fracturing and rock characterization

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Haimson, B.C. [1 ]
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[1] Dept. of Mat. Science/Engineering, Geological Engineering Program, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Design; Hydraulic fracturing; Hydroelectric plant; In situ stress; Rock mechanics; Underground storage;
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10.1016/j.ijrmms.2004.03.040
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Two pre-excavation hydraulic fracturing (HF) stress measurement campaigns are reported, emphasizing their usefulness for rock mass characterization and the process of rational design of respective engineering projects. In one campaign the successful design of a hydroelectric scheme has been attributed in part to the HF measurements conducted in two test holes prior to excavation. In the other campaign prior to the design of an underground facility for storage of liquefied natural gas, rock characterization applications of the HF tests were that the conditions at the originally-planned cavern depth and orientation could lead to instability, and that consideration should be given to deepening and rotating the cavern axes, so as to minimize stress concentration. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd.
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页码:188 / 194
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