Numerical study of rock bolting parameter variation effect on stability of stratified, composite roof structure of drift in a coal mine

Described the outcomes of a comprehensive numerical modeling on the rock bolting performance for preventing the deformation of stratified, composite roof structure of drift in a coal mine. The investigation was undertaken in the adverse geological conditions, with variation of bolt parameters, including length, density, distribution, pretension,as well as the geometry of opening, so as to determine the effect of bolting parameter variation on roof deformation and stability. The outcomes clearly demonstrated that a significant improvement of roof stability can be achieved associating with bolting parameters optimization, and indicated the importance of flexible geotechnical designation of rock bolting reinforcement in mining practice.

Numerical study of rock bolting parameter variation effect on stability of stratified, composite roof structure of drift in a coal mine

Described the outcomes of a comprehensive numerical modeling on the rock bolting performance for preventing the deformation of stratified, composite roof structure of drift in a coal mine. The investigation was undertaken in the adverse geological condi- tions, with variation of bolt parameters, including length, density, distribution, pretension, as well as the geometry of opening,so as to determine the effect of bolting parameter variation on roof deformation and stability. The outcomes clearly demonstrated that a sig- nificant improvement of roof stability can be achieved associating with bolting parameters optimization, and indicated the importance of flexible geotechnical designation of rock bolting reinforcement in mining practice.