(Solved): Example Problem \#2 The Barnett Shale formation near Dallas-Forth Worth is subjected to a normal fa ...

Example Problem \#2 The Barnett Shale formation near Dallas-Forth Worth is subjected to a normal faulting stress regime. $S_{\text{Hmax }}$ is in the $\mathrm{N}60^{?}\mathrm{E}$ direction $(60^{?}$ clockwise from North). What will the preferential direction to drill a horizontal well be in this region, in order to achieve ideally-oriented hydraulic fractures (transversely-tothe-wellbore)?