Stress-induced microcracks in borehole walls as detected by the conjunctive use of two innovative borehole instruments
Abstract
Fracture and crack surveying in boreholes, one of the classical tasks in rock engineering, is enjoying renewed interest in recent years. This interest stems from new types of rock engineering endeavours, such as isolating nuclear and toxic waste, enhancing oil and gas recoveries and tapping geothermal energy resources. Most of these projects require new standards in the evaluation of the hydraulic and mechanical properties of rock and its state of fracturing and cracking.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Geomechanics and Mining Engineering
Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 587–595
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter