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Typical NxGnMiFu 2017 A4 size full paper format Title : Font is Times New Roman 24 Author 1 Dept., Organisation-1 City, Country author1@xxx.co.in Author 3 Dept., Organisation-1 City, Country author1@xxx.co.in Author2 Dept., Organisation-2 City, Country author2@yyy.co.in Author 4 Dept., Organisation-1 City, Country author1@xxx.co.in Abstract — This paper highlights the role of stress measurements and wedge analysis for optimisation of orientation for underground desilting chambers and power house complex of hydropower development in the Himalayas. In-situ stress measurement tests were conducted using hydraulic fracturing technique in vertical and horizontal holes. Wedge analysis of the existing joint sets was also done to study the potential wedge failure and to optimize the orientation of underground caverns. The orientations of joint sets at outcrop were different than inside the cavern due to folding and faulting in rock mass. The final decision on orientation of large underground caverns was optimised based on in-situ stress measurements and analysis of existing joint sets inside the cavern. Keywords—hydraulic fracturing; wedge analysis; stereo plotting; isotropic stress theory Introduction Hydropower development envisages construction of large underground facilities such as desilting chambers, power house, transformer hall, upstream/downstream surge chambers etc. Design and construction of underground caverns largely depend on the prevailing in-situ and induced stresses. In-situ stress is a vital parameter which affects the stability of underground openings inside rock mass. Most types of failures in rock are related to the prevailing in-situ stress. The stress field existing in a rock mass is always a result of many processes and mechanisms. It is of particular importance in rock engineering, since the stress field defines the boundary conditions for underground modelling and designs. Primary source of stress around any underground opening