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Lithology of rock mass in the A5 region_
| Rock mass | Rock layer thickness (m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anhydrite | 157 | Roof rocks |
| Limy dolomite (I) | 8 | |
| Limy dolomite (I) | 9 | |
| Compact limy dolomite (II) | 1.0 | |
| Compact limy dolomite (II) | 0.7 | |
| Compact limy dolomite (II) | 0.5 | |
| Dolomite + shale | 2.0 | Copper deposit |
| Grey sandstone | 4.4 | Floor rocks |
| Red sandstone | 200 |
Mechanical parameters of rock mass adopted for numerical modelling_
| Bulk modulus, K (GPa) | Shear modulus, G (GPa) | Friction angle, θ (°) | Cohesion, c (MPa) | Tensile strength, Rt (MPa) | Density, γ (kg/m3) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhydrite | 3.60 | 2.25 | 34.0 | 2.40 | 1.10 | 2950 |
| Dolomite, limestone upper | 2.70 | 1.84 | 45.0 | 2.20 | 0.93 | 2750 |
| Dolomite, limestone lower | 2.40 | 1.70 | 42.0 | 1.70 | 0.70 | 2650 |
| Copper deposit | 1.80 | 1.40 | 27.0 | 1.35 | 0.60 | 2600 |
| Grey sandstone | 1.30 | 1.10 | 32.0 | 1.25 | 0.50 | 2200 |
| Red sandstone | 0.80 | 0.70 | 30.0 | 1.08 | 0.45 | 1900 |
Cable element and rockbolt element properties_
| Rockbolt element | Cable element | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbolt diameter, m | 0.02 | Cable diameter, m | 0.0155 |
| Young's modulus, GPa | 200 | Young's modulus, GPa | 200 |
| Cross-sectional area, m2 | 3.14e-4 | Cross-sectional area, m2 | 1.89e-4 |
| Exposed perimeter, m | 0.063 | Exposed perimeter, m | 0.049 |
| Axial tensile yield strength, N | 153e3 | Tensile yield strength, N | 250e3 |
| Normal coupling spring cohesion, N/m | 2e6 | Grout cohesive strength (force), N/m | 190e3 |
| Shear coupling spring | 0.5e6 | Grout stiffness, | 0.4e10 |
| cohesion, N/m | N/m/m | ||
| Normal coupling spring stiffness, N/m/m | 1e10 | ||
| Shear coupling spring stiffness, N/m/m | 40e6 | ||
Mechanical parameters of rocks for the strain-softening model_
| Bulk modulus, K (GPa) | Shear modulus, G (GPa) | Friction angle, θ (°) | Cohesion, c (MPa) | Tensile strength, Rt (MPa) | Density, γ (kg/m3) | Residual friction angle, θ (°) | Residual cohesion, cr (MPa) | Residual tensile strength, Rt r (MPa) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomite, limestone lower | 2.40 | 1.70 | 42.0 | 1.70 | 0.70 | 2650 | 32 | 0.7 | 0.15 |
| Copper deposit | 1.80 | 1.40 | 27.0 | 1.35 | 0.60 | 2600 | 22 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
Mechanical parameters of intact rocks in the A5 region_
| Bulk modulus, K (GPa) | Shear modulus, G (GPa) | Friction angle, θ (°) | Cohesion, c (MPa) | Tensile strength, Rt (MPa) | Compressive strength, Rc (MPa) | Density, γ (kg/m3) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhydrite | 21.6 | 13.5 | 34 | 14.5 | 6.4 | 92.6 | 2950 |
| Dolomite, limestone upper (I) | 16.07 | 11.07 | 45 | 12.8 | 5.5 | 115.5 | 2750 |
| Dolomite, limestone lower (II) | 14.72 | 10.13 | 42 | 10.0 | 4.2 | 60.0 | 2650 |
| Copper deposit | 11.27 | 8.44 | 27 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 68.0 | 2600 |
| Grey sandstone | 5.12 | 4.32 | 32 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 37.0 | 2200 |
| Red sandstone | 3.72 | 3.36 | 30 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 25.6 | 1900 |
Numerical calculation scenarios_
| Factor | Original designed parameters | Modified parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Tip-to-face distance | 3.0 m | 1.5 m |
| Average load-bearing capacity | 2600 kN | 4000 kN |
| Spacing of box crib | Every 6.0 m | Every 3.0 m, 1.5 m |
| Roof control method – hydraulic backfilling (sand) instead of box crib | No | Yes |