Scientific Reports (Oct 2023)
The J 2 evolution model and control technology of the main roadway surrounding rock under superimposed influence of double-coal seam mining
Abstract
Abstract Under double-seam mining, the main roadway surrounding rock is affected by the superposition of the advanced stress of the two-seam coal working faces. The stress superposition mode and degree are of great significance to the width calculation of the protective coal pillar and the determination of the critical control direction of the surrounding rock. This paper uses theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and site engineering practice to carry out targeted research. The conclusions are as follows: Under different lateral pressure coefficients, the superposition evolution law of maximum principal stress direction of two coal seams with different offsets; Two developmental trends and three types of evolution models of J 2 peak zone (the critical area of the stress increase and deflection changes) under different superimposed loading modes are summarized. Based on the typical asymmetric evolution model of the J 2 peak zone, an asymmetric truss-cable co-anchoring method is proposed aimed at the J 2 critical zone. The field monitoring results show that the main roadway surrounding rock is stable after support when the upper coal seam protective coal pillar is left 80 m, and the lower one is 60 m wide. It is of great reference importance for similar engineering practices.