The maximum horizontal stress (SHmax) is oriented sub-horizontally in approximately NW-SE direction, while the minimum horizontal stress (Shmin) is orientated approximately NE-SW (Müller et al. 2003).
Roadways should be designed parallel or at a narrow angle to the maximum horizontal stress.
which is not located in the azimuth of maximum horizontal stress of available wellbores.
The new fracture changes its direction gradually, until to the direction of the maximum horizontal stress.
Fractures will be aligned in high DHSR zones and oriented to the direction of maximum horizontal stress.
Consequently, the maximum horizontal stress axis tends 118°N, which is sub-parallel to the far-field plate-convergence direction.
The stable FPP value changes linearly with the minimum horizontal stress (Shmin), and it is independent of the maximum horizontal stress (Shmax) or the vertical stress (Sv).
In addition, the optimum well path is studied and again the maximum horizontal stress followed by minimum horizontal stress impacted well path the most.
It is suggested that the orientation of maximum horizontal stress (SHmax) relative to the Mesozoic faults, forming hydrocarbon traps, is critical for their potential seal/leak behaviour.
The highest agglomeration direction in the drainage network, as shown by its anisotropy, coincides with the studied region's current maximum horizontal stress direction, except in the floodplains.
The results indicate that stress concentrations, roadway deformation and failure increase in magnitude and extent as the excavation angle with respect to the maximum horizontal stress increases.
