In situ stress magnitude dependency on lithology
Abstract
In situ stress data is a key design parameter for mining, civil engineering, petroleum recovery projects and rock engineering. A satisfactory method for the estimation of in situ stress, in the absence of field data, is not currently available.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Geomechanics and Mining Engineering
Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 729–730
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter