Fig. 1

Mechanical model of hydraulic fracturing for stress measurement; (a) An infinite plate with a circular hole subjected to stresses σ₁ and σ₂; (b) Stress concentration on the wall of a circular hole.

Mechanical model of hydraulic fracturing for stress measurement; (a) An infinite plate with a circular hole subjected to stresses σ₁ and σ₂; (b) Stress concentration on the wall of a circular hole.