Field Measurement and Study on Overburden Fracture and Surface Subsidence Law of Solid Filling Mining under Buildings

In order to predict the surface subsidence scientifically in solid filling mining, it is necessary to establish a complete subsidence prediction model and parameter system according to the evolution law of overburden structure and strata movement characteristics. Mine pressure monitoring and borehole peeping show that the overburden in solid filling mining is mainly a bending zone with relatively complete layered structure, and the overburden only develops a certain height of fault zone near the roof, without collapse. The results show that the surface subsidence pattern of solid filling mining can still be described by probability integral model, and the parameter system of the surface subsidence prediction model based on “equivalent mining height” is further discussed. Finally, the prediction model of surface subsidence established in this paper is applied to an engineering example, and good results are achieved.

Investigation on Hydraulic Fracturing and Cutting Roof Pressure Relief Technology for Underground Mines: A Case Study

Using hydraulic fracturing for cutting roof pressure is a critical technology to protect coal pillars. In this paper, based on the engineering background of 18506 working face in the Xiqu Coal Mine, using the methods of theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and field measurement, a reasonable coal pillar width and practical parameters of hydraulic fracturing are given. The results show that roof cutting can significantly increase the stress in goaf and relieve the advanced pressure of the working face. Taking 18506 working face as the research object, the industrial test is carried out, and the surrounding rock control scheme of hydraulic fracturing and roof cutting is put forward, the mine pressure monitoring results show that the auxiliary roadway of 18506 working face reaches a stable state within 20 days, the deformation and damage degree of roadway surrounding rock are small, and the integrity of surrounding rock is improved.

Research and Application of an Innovative 110 Mining Method in Gob-Side Half Coal Rock Entry Retaining

In order to solve the problems of the high cost and time consumption of half coal rock entry driving, low coal recovery rate, and stress concentration on filling support body of retained entry along gob, the innovative 110 mining method based on pressure relief by roof cutting was adopted in 6302 thin coal seam working face of Baoshan Coal Mine. First the technical principle and key technology of this mining method was presented. Then, through theoretical analysis and calculation, engineering experience, and field test, the key parameters such as the length of constant resistance anchor cable, the cutting angle and height of presplitting blasting, the charge structure, and the blocking-gangue support structure were determined and conducted in the retained entry. The broken expanded coefficient varying law of caved gangue with time and space was obtained, which revealed roof movement characteristic. The displacement monitoring curve of the roof and floor indicated that the maximum subsidence of the roof was about 150 mm and the maximum amount of floor heaving was 100 mm, which were quite small. The field monitoring data indicated that the entry retaining effect is good, which indicated that the innovative 110 mining method can be an effective way for reducing the high cost and time consumption of half coal rock entry driving, enhancing the coal recovery rate and preventing the dynamic mine pressure disasters.

Study on the Mine Pressure Law and the Pressure Frame Mechanism of an Overlying Goaf in a Shallow Coal Seam

To study the problems of dynamic load pressure and frame pressure caused by the concentration of stress by coal extraction pillars during the mechanized short-distance mining of goaves in shallow coal seams, a frame pressure accident, in the Shendong Shigetai Coal Mine, during the overlying of a fully mechanized mining goaf is taken as a research example. By applying the field measurement, theoretical analysis, and numerical simulation methods, we throughly analysed the working face coal pillar, got the regular pattern of fully mechanized overburden pressure, summarized a pillar of fully mechanized working face in the overburden strata movement regularity and development characteristics, analyzed the reason and mechanism of broken coal pillar, and put forward the corresponding prevention measures and management method. The results show that when the fully mechanized mining face enters the goaf by about 3 m, the pressure arches of the lower coal face and the upper goaf arising from the extracted coal overlap. When the vertical stress is greater than the supporting force of the hydraulic support and the coal wall, a roof ejection accident may occur.

Structure Partition and Reasonable Width Determination of Waterproof Coal Pillar in Strip Mining

Retaining a waterproof coal pillar is the most effective water conservation method for a roadway close to the gob, and determining a reasonable width of the waterproof coal pillar has been a common problem among mining scholars for a considerably long time. Based on the mining of the 15208 mining face in Xinjing Coal Mine, the structure of waterproof coal pillar is divided into a mine-pressure-influenced plastic zone, an effective waterproof elastic core zone, and a water pressure failure zone. The mine-pressure-influenced plastic zone width is determined by using the limit equilibrium theory, the parabolic strength theory, and the separation variable method. The effective waterproof elastic core zone width is determined by the semi-inverse solution method, and the water pressure failure zone width is determined by considering the infiltration and softening of water. After that, combined with the previous theoretical analysis of engineering examples, the theoretical value of waterproof coal pillar width is obtained. In addition, the physical shape distribution of the waterproof coal pillar is measured by ultrasonic detection technology. The results are consistent with the field measured results. The correctness of the model is verified. Finally, the rationality of the model is verified by comparing with the previous classical models. The research results are applied to the design of the waterproof coal pillar in Xinjing Coal Mine, which could provide a theoretical basis for determining the width of the waterproof coal pillar located close to a gob.

A Control Approach of the Roof in No-Pillar Roadway Formed by Roof Cutting and Pressure Releasing

Roof control is one of the eternal themes of mine pressure theory, and it is also a key step of roadway formed by roof cutting. Based on the analysis of abutment pressure distribution, the viewpoint of controlling roadway roof by roof cutting distance is put forward according to the failure limit of roadway roof, and the calculation method of roof cutting distance is given. Based on the Qiuji coal mine’s background, the numerical and field test study is conducted to verify the theoretical analysis, and the allowable variation range of roof cutting distance is obtained. The research shows that the roof cutting distance, abutment pressure, and roadway deformation are closely related. By controlling the roof cutting distance, the roadway roof can be placed in the low-stress area, the roadway deformation can be reduced, and the support cost can be saved. This study provides a theoretical basis for explaining the roadway’s abnormal mine pressure and controlling the roadway roof by roof cutting.

A Novel Mining Method for Longwall Panel Face Passing through Parallel Abandoned Roadways

Mining pressure behavior in the process of longwall panel face passing through the parallel abandoned roadways (PARs) is different from the ordinary longwall panel face. It is easy to induce the accident of roof falling, coal wall spalling, and crush accident of shield. In order to reduce the occurrence of mine pressure accidents and ensure safe mining, a new mining method named “swing-inclined” mining method was proposed and was employed in the E13103 of Cuijiazhai coal mine. Based on the process of the longwall panel face passing through the PARs, a long-span and multisupport mass-structure model of the roof was established. The maximum support capacity of shield was calculated combined with stability relation between “roof-shield-PAR-‘similar pillar (SP)’-coal wall.” It provided the basis for determining the reasonable support capacity of shield. Moreover, the sensitivity analysis of influenced factors to the maximum support capacity of shield was carried out by using Matlab software. The sensitivity analysis results indicated that different factors had a different effect on the support capacity of shield. And, the process of passing through the PARs can be divided into 3 stages, depending on the relation between support capacity of shield and width of SP. In different stages, the change degree of support capacity of shield was different. The support capacity of shield is mainly influenced by the hanging distance of the main roof and the horizontal distance between the support point of the coal wall and the breaking position of the main roof. By on-site measurement, the sensitivity analysis results were verified.

Mechanism and Control of Cable Breakage in a Roadway with Thick Top Coal in a Rockburst Mine

Because top coal is not stable, a roadway with thick top coal often appears to mine pressure problems, such as bolt failure, cable breakage, and roof caving. In particular, these problems are more serious in rockburst mines. Based on a cable breakage case of No. 3 roadway in Xingcun coal mine, the paper analyzed the stress and elastic energy evolution law of surrounding rock and stress state of cable in the 3# roadway by means of the numerical simulation method. Thus, the cable breakage mechanism of the roadway with thick top coal in rockburst mine was revealed. Then, because surrounding rock grouting can reduce the stress concentration of surrounding rock and cable, surrounding rock grouting technology was proposed as control technology of cable breakage. Finally, parameters of surrounding rock grouting were designed and applied in the No. 3 roadway. The field results showed that surrounding rock grouting technology can be one of the solutions for cable breakage of roadway with thick top coal in rockburst mine. The research results of this paper can provide certain theoretical and practical value for mine pressure control of roadway.

Effect of Face Length in Initial Mining Stage of Fully Mechanized Top-coal Caving Face With Large Mining Height

Based on the field measurement of the end resistance of the support during the initial weighting of the basic roof and the macroscopic mine pressure behavior during the weighting period of 101,22211,103 and 301 fully mechanized caving face in Changchun Xing Coal Mine, the mine pressure law of the working face is summarized and compared, and the relationship between the working face length and the working resistance of the support ( the weighting strength ) and the macroscopic mine pressure behavior is obtained. In the range of face length 126-230 m, with the increase of face length, the end-of-cycle resistance of the support gradually increases and the dynamic load coefficient of the support gradually increases when the coefficient of the support gradually increases, and the strata behavior of the working face changes from strong to very strong. When the face length is short ( 126-140.5m ), the hanging top area is too large to cause hurricanes when the working face is pressed, which threatens and damages the personal safety and equipment of the working face staff. Based on the above research, the problem of optimizing the surface length is proposed, and the surface length is determined to be within the range of 140-230 m according to the measured results.