Numerical Analyses on Deformation and Failure Characteristics of Surrounding Rock of Gob-Side Entry Retention by Roof Cutting

Abstract

Universal distinct element code (UDEC) is a simulation software based on the discrete element method, widely used in geotechnical mining. However, in the UDEC, when simulating large-scale excavation, the subsidence of the fractured zone is almost equal to the mining height, which makes the deformation value calculated in the study of gob-side entry retention too large. To solve this problem, in this paper, the double-yield constitutive model is applied to the whole caving zone to analyze the deformation and failure characteristics of surrounding rock along gob-side entry retaining by roof cutting. The results of the simulation are in good agreement with the result of drilling peeking (drilling observation by borehole televiewer) and field condition (observation and measurement in the field). Finally, by using this numerical method, the effects of roadway width, temporary support, and coal side support on the failure of the roof and the arc coal side are studied.