Affiliation:
1. School of Energy and Mining Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
2. Beijing Key Laboratory for Precise Mining of Intergrown Energy and Resources, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
3. Shanxi Coking Coal Fenxi Mining Group Co., Ltd., Jiexiu 032006, China
Abstract
To explore the control technology on surrounding rock of gob-side entry retaining (GSER) below a goaf in a near distance coal seam (NDCS), research was conducted on the floor ruin range, the floor stress distribution features, the layout of the GSER below near distance goaf, the width of the roadside filling wall (RFW), and the control technology of the GSER surrounding rock below the near distance goaf after upper coal seam (UCS) mining. The results show that (1) the stress of the goaf floor has obvious regional features, being divided into stress high value zone (Zone A), stress extremely low zone (Zone B), stress rebound zone (Zone C), stress transition zone (Zone D), and stress recovery zone (Zone E) according to different stress states. The stress distribution features at different depths below the goaf floor in each zone also have differences. (2) Arranging the roadway in Zone A below a coal pillar, the roadway is at high stress levels, which is not conducive to the stability of the surrounding rock. Arranging the roadway in Zone B below the goaf floor, the bearing capacity of the surrounding rock itself is weak, making it difficult to control the surrounding rock. Arranging the roadway in Zone C, the mechanical properties of the surrounding rock are good, and the difficulty of controlling the surrounding rock is relatively low. Arranging the roadway in Zone D and Zone E, there is a relatively small degree of stress concentration in the roadway rib. (3) When the RFW width is 0.5–1.5 m, stress concentration is more pronounced on the solid coal rib, and the overlying rock pressure is mainly borne by the solid coal rib, with less stress on the RFW. When the RFW width is 2~3 m, the stress on the RFW is enhanced, and the bearing capacity is significantly increased compared to RFW of 0.5–1.5 m width. The RFW contributes to supporting the overlying rock layers. (4) A comprehensive control technology for GSER surrounding rock in lower coal seam (LCS) has been proposed, which includes the grouting modification of coal and rock mass on the GSER roof, establishing a composite anchoring structure formed by utilizing bolts (cables); the strong support roof and control floor by one beam + three columns, reinforcing the RFW utilizing tie rods pre-tightening; and the hydraulic prop protection RFW and bolts (cables) protection roof at roadside. This technology has been successfully applied in field practice.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
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