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Normal Tangential Hoop Stress Near a Wellbore Calculator

Sgth=12(Shmax+Shmin−2Po)(1+R2r2)−12(Shmax−Shmin)(1+3R4r4)cos⁡(2θ)−PoR2r2−SdtSg_{th}=\frac{1}{2}(S_{hmax}+S_{hmin}-2P_o)\left(1+\frac{R^2}{r^2}\right)-\frac{1}{2}(S_{hmax}-S_{hmin})\left(1+\frac{3R^4}{r^4}\right)\cos(2\theta)-P_o\frac{R^2}{r^2}-S_{dt}

Enter the required inputs, confirm the units, and run the calculator to solve Sg_th. Review the formula source and assumptions before using the result in engineering work.

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Inputs

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Formula reference

Normal Tangential Hoop Stress Near a Wellbore calculates normal tangential hoop stress near wellbore for in-situ stress and rock mechanics workflows in geomechanics and fracturing.

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Assumptions

  • Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
  • The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
  • The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
  • Using default example values as field recommendations.
  • Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.