Considerations on failure initiation in inclined boreholes
Abstract
This paper addresses the problem of failure and fracture initiation from deviated boreholes, with emphasis on the added complications introduced by the inclination of the borehole with respect to the in situ principal stress directions. The paper also discusses the implications of deviated wells with regard to completion and stimulation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis
Drilling and Well Engineering
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 461–469
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter