Research Article

Analytical Solution of a Circular Opening considering Nonuniform Pressure and Its Engineering Application

Table 2

The changes of critical support resistance (pyc) when the surrounding rock changes from elastic to plastic state.

Lateral pressure coefficient0° side (MPa)30° spandrel (MPa)60° spandrel (MPa)90° roof (MPa)

λ = 0.80.2430.2000.1150.072
λ = 1.50.0940.2000.4140.520