scholarly journals Study of the Stability Control of Rock Surrounding Longwall Recovery Roadways in Shallow Seams

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Cheng Zhu ◽  
Yong Yuan ◽  
Zhongshun Chen ◽  
Chaogui Meng ◽  
Shengzhi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Rock Pressure ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Control Effect ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Key Strata ◽  
Key Stratum ◽  
Discriminative Approach ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Working Resistance

The rock pressure appearance of longwall faces in shallow seams is generally violent, and roofs and supports are susceptible to damage during equipment extraction. Stability control of the rock surrounding longwall recovery roadways allows safe and rapid equipment extraction. Herein, via theoretical analysis, numerical simulations, and field observations, the stability control of the rock surrounding recovery roadways is studied to ensure the release of the accumulated rock pressure on the roof, the working resistance of the supports and the reasonableness of the recovery roadway support design. Pressure-relief technology is introduced to release the accumulated rock pressure before equipment extraction, and a discriminative approach is proposed to determine the breaking and articulated forms of key strata and broken blocks, respectively. On this basis, mechanical models of roof instability are established based on four key stratum structures in the overburden of shallow seams. Methods for calculating a reasonable working resistance for supports are discussed. Finally, Liangshuijing Coal Mine and Fengjiata Coal Mine are taken as research objects to evaluate the roof stability of recovery roadways based on observations of weighting characteristics. The support working resistances and reasonable recovery roadway widths under three key stratum structures are determined. Considering the time effect of plastic zone development, the support design of recovery roadways is optimized. FLAC2D software simulates the surrounding rock control effect of two support designs, and roof subsidence curves are obtained. The results show that the key to equipment extraction in shallow seams is to ensure that supports have reasonable working resistances and to improve the support of recovery roadways. The results provide a reference for the selection and extraction of supports in shallow seam faces.

scholarly journals Study of the Stability Control of the Rock Surrounding Double-Key Strata Recovery Roadways in Shallow Seams

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Zhu ◽  
Yong Yuan ◽  
Zhongshun Chen ◽  
Zhiheng Liu ◽  
Chaofeng Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Application ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Control Effect ◽  
Pressure Relief ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Key Strata ◽  
Fracture Development ◽  
Surrounding Rock Control ◽  
The Stability

The stability control of the rock surrounding recovery roadways guarantees the safety of the extraction of equipment. Roof falling and support crushing are prone to occur in double-key strata (DKS) faces in shallow seams during the extraction of equipment. Therefore, this paper focuses on the stability control of the rock surrounding DKS recovery roadways by combining field observations, theoretical analysis, and numerical simulations. First, pressure relief technology, which can effectively release the accumulated rock pressure in the roof, is introduced according to the periodic weighting characteristics of DKS roofs. A reasonable application scope and the applicable conditions for pressure relief technology are given. Considering the influence of the eroded area on the roof structure, two roof mechanics models of DKS are established. The calculation results show that the yield load of the support in the eroded area is low. A scheme for strengthening the support with individual hydraulic props is proposed, and then, the support design of the recovery roadway is improved based on the time effects of fracture development. The width of the recovery roadway and supporting parameters is redesigned according to engineering experience. Finally, constitutive models of the support and compacted rock mass in the gob are developed with FLAC3D software to simulate the failure characteristics of the surrounding rock during pressure relief and equipment extraction. The surrounding rock control effects of two support designs and three extraction schemes are comprehensively evaluated. The results show that the surrounding rock control effect of Scheme 1, which combines improved support design and the bidirectional extraction of equipment, is the best. Engineering application results show that Scheme 1 realizes the safe extraction of equipment. The research results can provide a reference and experience for use in the stability control of rock surrounding recovery roadways in shallow seams.

scholarly journals Study on the Instability Characteristics and Bolt Support in Deep Mining Roadways Based on the Surrounding Rock Stability Index: Example of Pansan Coal Mine

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jucai Chang ◽  
Kai He ◽  
Zhiqiang Yin ◽  
Wanfeng Li ◽  
Shihui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mine ◽  
Stability Index ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Full Length ◽  
Control Effect ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Rock Stability ◽  
Working Face ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Bolt Support

In view of the influence of mining stress on the stability of the surrounding rock of inclined roof mining roadways in deep mines, the surrounding rock stability index is defined and solved based on the rock strength criterion and the stress distribution. The mining roadway of the 17102(3) working face of the Pansan Coal Mine is used as the engineering background and example. The surrounding rock’ stabilities under the conditions of no support and bolt support are analyzed according to the surrounding rock’s stability index and the deformation data. The results show that the areas of low wall and high wall instability are 1.68 m2 and 2.12 m2, respectively, and the low wall is more stable than the high wall; the areas of the roof and floor instability are 0.33 m2 and 0.35 m2, respectively, and the roof and floor are more stable than the two sides. During mining, the area of instability greatly increases at first, then decreases to 0, and reaches a maximum value at the peak of the abutment pressure. The stability of the surrounding rock decreases first and then increases. Compared with the end anchoring bolt support, the full-length anchoring bolt support reduces the area of instability to a greater extent, and the full-length anchoring bolt support effect is better. The surrounding rock in the end anchoring zone and the full-length anchoring zone began to deform significantly at 200 m and 150 m from the working face, respectively. This indicates that the control effect of the full-length anchoring bolt support is better and verifies the rationality of the surrounding rock stability index to describe the instability characteristics. This research method can provide a theoretical reference for analysis of the stability characteristics and support design of different cross-section roadways.

scholarly journals STUDY ON STABILITY CONTROL OF COAL MINE TUNNEL EXCAVATED IN WEAK ROCK MASS IN INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phanthoudeth Pongpanya ◽  
Takashi Sasaoka2 ◽  
Hideki Shimada ◽  
Vongsavanh Soysouvanh
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Weak Rock ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Floor Heave ◽  
Weak Rock Mass ◽  
The Stability

This paper focuses on the stability analysis and support design of the coal mine tunnel excavated in weak rock mass in an Indonesian underground coal mine through numerical simulations using the FLAC3D software. The PT Gerbang Daya Mandiri (GDM) coal mine situated in Indonesia was selected as a mine site in this study. According to the results of a series of numerical simulations, the stability of the mine tunnel decreases by increasing the depth and stress ratio. Ground control problems, for example falling roof, sidewall collapse, and floor heave are expected unless an appropriate support system is anticipated. Three support systems, including friction rockbolt, steel arch, and shotcrete are discussed as methods to stabilize the roof and sidewalls of the mine tunnel. From the simulated results, the steel arch is considered to be the most effective support method when compared with other support systems. The steel arch which is installed with closer space and larger crosssection delivers a better stability control to the roof and sidewalls of the mine tunnel. Although the stability of the roof and sidewalls of the mine tunnel can be maintained effectively by the steel arch support, the occurrence of floor heave is expected when the mining depth is increased. To control the floor stability of the mine tunnel, three techniques by applying cablebolt, invert-arch floor, and grooving method are therefore investigated and discussed. Based on simulated results, the heaving of the floor is well controlled after the cablebolt, invert-arch floor, and grooving methods are applied. Nevertheless, it is found that controlling the floor heave by cablebolt support could be the most suitable method comparing with other support systems in terms of the installation process, providing flat and safe working conditions of the floor, and economy. Additionally, the cablebolt with closer row space and longer length works more effectively to control the heaving problem of the floor. Keyword

scholarly journals Mechanical Modeling of Roof Fracture Instability Mechanism and Its Control in Top-Coal Caving Mining under Thin Topsoil of Shallow Coal Seam

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peilin Gong ◽  
Tong Zhao ◽  
Kaan Yetilmezsoy ◽  
Kang Yi
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Mechanical Model ◽  
Main Roof ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Hydraulic Support ◽  
Rock Stability ◽  
Shallow Coal Seam ◽  
Minimum Height ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Working Resistance

This study aimed to explore the safe and efficient top-coal caving mining under thin topsoil of shallow coal seam (SCS) and realize the optimization of hydraulic support. Numerical simulation and theoretical analysis were used to reveal the stress distribution of the topsoil, the structure characteristics of the main roof blocks, and the development of the roof subsidence convergence. Step subsidence of the initial fractured main roof after sliding destabilization frequently existed, which seriously threatened the safety of the hydraulic supports. Hence, a mechanical model of the main roof blocks, where the topsoil thickness was less than the minimum height of the unloading arch, was established, and the mechanical criterion of the stability was achieved. The working resistance of the hydraulic support was calculated, and the reasonable type was optimized so as to avoid crushing accident. Findings of the present analysis indicated that the hydraulic support optimization was mainly affected by fractured main roof blocks during the first weighting. According to the block stability mechanical model based on Mohr–Coulomb criterion, the required working resistance and the supporting intensity were determined as 4899 kN and 0.58 MPa, respectively. The ZZF5200/19/32S low-position top-coal caving hydraulic support was selected for the studied mine and support-surrounding rock stability control of thin-topsoil SCS could be achieved without crushing accident.

scholarly journals Directional Blasting Fracturing Technology for the Stability Control of Key Strata in Deep Thick Coal Mining

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haojie Xue ◽  
Yubing Gao ◽  
Xingyu Zhang ◽  
Xichun Tian ◽  
Haosen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stability Control ◽  
Longwall Face ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Beam Structure ◽  
Dynamic Disturbance ◽  
Key Strata ◽  
Cantilever Structure ◽  
Barrier Pillar ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Pressure Stress

Under the conditions of high ground stress and mining disturbance, the strata breakage that is induced by mining is severe. Thus, it is critical to investigate the structural characteristics of key strata (KS) in deep thick mining. This study introduces an innovative technology, namely, directional blasting fracturing, in which an energy-gathering tube is installed in a borehole and an explosive is detonated to break the roof in a specified direction. A theory of balanced bulk filling is established based on the requirements of developing a voussoir beam structure, which can be used to effectively evaluate the percentage of bulk filling in gob and to determine to which structure the key strata belongs. Based on this theory, two types of novel structural models in the advancing and lateral directions of the longwall face are established and defined for studying the roof fracturing mechanism. Compared with a cantilever structure, Model C can develop a stable voussoir beam structure, limiting the rotation space of the KS and reducing both the peak abutment pressure and the dynamic disturbance time in the advancing of the longwall face. Model E is defined as when the technology of directional blasting fracturing effectively cuts a stress transfer path into the barrier pillar. The peak abutment pressures on the barrier pillar and auxiliary entry are smaller, and the dynamic disturbance time is shorter, which can effectively improve the stability of the auxiliary entry. The key parameters of directional blasting fracturing are designed and constructed, and they include the roof fracturing height, angle, and charge structure. The field application performance of this innovative technology at the longwall face of 3−1101 in Hongqinghe coal mine was evaluated by analyzing the chock pressure stress, the pillar pressure stress, and the deformation of the auxiliary entry during mining, which lays a foundation for the application of this technology in coal mines in China.

scholarly journals Stability Control of a Goaf-Side Roadway under the Mining Disturbance of an Adjacent Coal Working Face in an Underground Mine

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6398
Author(s):  
Houqiang Yang ◽  
Changliang Han ◽  
Nong Zhang ◽  
Changlun Sun ◽  
Dongjiang Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Key Strata ◽  
Coal Recovery ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Underground Coal Mines ◽  
Mining Disturbance ◽  
The Stability

Goaf-side roadway driving could not only notably reduce the loss of coal resources and improve the coal recovery rates, but also greatly mitigate the imbalance between excavation speed and production needs, which are able to prolong the service life of the mine and are pivotal to sustainable and efficient development of underground coal mines. However, it is difficult to control the stability of the goaf-side roadway, especially under mining disturbance of another adjacent coal working face. In order to control the stability of the goaf-side roadway, Haulageway 1513 in the Xinyi Coal Mine of China, under mining disturbance, theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and engineering practice were carried out to reveal the mechanism of overburden key strata fracture, stress distribution, and deformation characteristics of the surrounding rock of the goaf-side roadway due to mining disturbance. Results showed that some key strata above Goaf 1512 did not fracture due to the influence of the strata caving angles. However, these key strata would fracture and break into rock blocks when suffering from mining disturbance of the adjacent coal working face, which changed the stress distribution and increased the deformations of the surrounding rock of the goaf-side roadway. The combined techniques of pressure relief and bolt support were proposed and carried out to control the stability of the goaf-side roadway. Engineering practice indicated that the maximum deformations of the roof and sidewall-to-sidewall were 220 mm and 470 mm, respectively. The deformations of the goaf-side roadway under mining disturbance were efficiently controlled.

scholarly journals Investigation of Mechanical Properties for Group Anchors

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1521
Author(s):  
Juncai Cao ◽  
Nong Zhang ◽  
Shanyong Wang ◽  
Qun Wei
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Physical Test ◽  
Anchor Structure ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Mine Roadways ◽  
Prestressed Anchor

Prestressed anchor support is one of the most important support methods for coal mine roadways. As the coal mining depth increases, the adaptability of existing prestressed anchor has become weaker and weaker, which is mainly reflected in the current anchor prestress is much smaller than the support resistance required for the stability of the roadways and makes it difficult to effectively control the roadways. In order to solve the problem, a group anchor structure was proposed to realize higher prestressed anchor support technology and improve the support status of deep roadways. For coal mine roadways, group anchor structure is a new technology and new topic, and the design method and theoretical basis of the group anchor support are lacking. Therefore, the paper studied the bearing capacity of the group anchors through physical tests and numerical simulations. Among them, a special set of group anchor drawing tooling was designed and processed to match the physical test. The test results show that the group anchor structure can double the bearing capacity and bearing rigidity compared with traditional anchors, and the group anchor support can further optimize the support parameters to improve the bearing capacity of the surrounding rock. Therefore, the group anchor support is helpful to the stability control of the surrounding rock of the deep roadway.

scholarly journals Stability Analysis of Roadway Groups under Multi-Mining Disturbances

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 7953
Author(s):  
Yuantian Sun ◽  
Ruiyang Bi ◽  
Qingliang Chang ◽  
Reza Taherdangkoo ◽  
Junfei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Coal Pillar ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Key Strata ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Roadway Stability ◽  
Mining Disturbance ◽  
Mining Face ◽  
The Stability

The roadway stability has been regarded as the main challenging issue for safety and productivity of deep underground coal mines, particularly where roadways are affected by coal mining activities. This study investigates the −740 m main roadway in the Jining No. 2 Coal Mine to provide a theoretical basis for the stability control of the main deep roadway affected by disturbances of adjacent working activities. Field surveys, theoretical analyses, and numerical simulations are used to reveal mechanisms of the coal mining disturbance. The field survey shows that the deformation of roadway increases when the work face advances near the roadway group. Long working face mining causes the key strata to collapse based on the key strata theory and then disturbs the adjacent roadway group. When the working face is 100 m away from the stop-mining line, the roadway group is affected by the mining face, and the width roadway protection coal pillar is determined to be about 100 m. Flac3D simulations prove the accuracy of the theoretical result. Through reinforcement and support measures for the main roadway, the overall strength of the surrounding rock is enhanced, the stability of the surrounding rock of the roadway is guaranteed, and the safe production of the mine is maintained.

scholarly journals Study on the Working Resistance of a Support under Shallowly Buried Gobs According to the Roof Structure during Periodic Weighting

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10652
Author(s):  
Chen Wang ◽  
Cheng Zhu ◽  
Yong Yuan ◽  
Zhongshun Chen ◽  
Wenmiao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mine ◽  
Dynamic Pressure ◽  
Horizontal Displacement ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Structural Morphology ◽  
Key Stratum ◽  
Roof Structure ◽  
Coal Wall ◽  
Working Resistance

The phenomenon of dynamic pressure in the panel under shallowly buried gobs is obvious, resulting in limited and challenging support type selection. In this paper, theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and field measurement were combined to study the reasonable working resistance of the support in panels under shallowly buried gobs. First, the definition of the equivalent main key stratum (EMKS) was proposed. Then, a method of identifying the structure of the EMKS and broken key stratum blocks was given. The roof structure of the panel under a shallowly buried gob (PSBG) during strong periodic weighting could be divided into 12 types. Mechanical models of the roof structure were established, and the method to calculate the working resistance of the support was given. The Bulianta coal mine and Fengjiata coal mine in the Yushenfu Mining Area were taken as research objects. Based on the measured working resistance curve of the support, the structural morphology of key stratum blocks during strong periodic weighting was distinguished. On this basis, the working resistance of the support was calculated. Finally, FLAC2D numerical software was used to test the working resistance of the support. Based on the subsidence of the roof, horizontal displacement of the coal wall and the development range of the plastic zone in the surrounding rock, the working resistance of the support and adaptability of the surrounding rock control were verified and evaluated. The results show that it is reasonable to calculate the working resistance of the support based on the roof structure during strong periodic weighting. The research results can provide a reference for the scientific and rational selection of the support in a PSBG.

Combined Support Technology with Bolt, Steel Mesh and Anchor Applied in Baoxin Coal Mine

2014 ◽  
Vol 672-674 ◽  
pp. 1818-1822
Author(s):  
Bao Sheng Song ◽  
Dan Yang Jing ◽  
Shi Ting Zhu ◽  
Lin Lin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mine ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Control Effect ◽  
Steel Mesh ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Bolt Steel

For the caving danger of the haulage roadway with thin and broken coal roof in Baoxin coal mine, the combined support technology with bolt, steel mesh and anchor was proposed. According to the geological conditions of the mine, the appropriate support program was determined. The simulation analysis by FLAC3D software showed that the program could effectively increase the roadway confining pressure, reduce roadway displacement and deformation, and thus keep the stability of the surrounding rock. Site practice showed that the support program was feasible and the control effect was good.

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