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The Influence of Subsurface Conditions on Hydraulically Induced Fractures in Deep Rocks

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Hydraulic fracturing and geothermal energy

Part of the book series: Mechanics of elastic and inelastic solids ((MEIS,volume 5))

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A discussion is presented on the influence of subsurface conditions such as, stress,rock properties and pre-existing geologic structures on the shape and azimuth of hydraulically induced fractures in deep rocks. A systematic approach to optimum fracture design would require a combined field, laboratory and analytical effort to determine these conditions. Detailed field testing involves in situ stress measurements, fracture orientation determination and monitoring of flow rate and bottom hole pressure during the stimulation treatment. Laboratory tests would provide the mechanical and physical properties of the rock as well as its sensitivity to interaction with its pore fluid and the fracturing fluids used in the treatment. All information is to be synthesized into the fracture design utilizing computer simulators.

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    Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed (Predident)

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    Siavouche Nemat-Nasser (Professor of Civil Engineering and Applied Mathematics) (Professor of Civil Engineering and Applied Mathematics)

  2. Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

    Hiroyuki Abé (Professor of Mechanical Engineering) (Professor of Mechanical Engineering)

  3. University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

    Seiichi Hirakawa (Professor of Mineral Development Engineering) (Professor of Mineral Development Engineering)

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Abou-Sayed, A.S. (1983). The Influence of Subsurface Conditions on Hydraulically Induced Fractures in Deep Rocks. In: Nemat-Nasser, S., Abé, H., Hirakawa, S. (eds) Hydraulic fracturing and geothermal energy. Mechanics of elastic and inelastic solids, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6884-4_8

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