Research Article

Field and Numerical Investigation on the Coal Pillar Instability of Gob-Side Entry in Gently Inclined Coal Seam

Table 1

Numerical simulation parameters.

Rock layerRock typeAverage thickness (m)Density (kg/m3)Bulk modulus (GPa)Shear modulus (GPa)Tensile strength (MPa)Internal stress (MPa)Internal friction angle (°)

Overlying strata385250012.007.81.62.428
Main roofMiddle-fine sandstone4.83268012.238.42.199.136
Immediate roofSandy mudstone3.326592.511.361.701.921
Coal312120.790.241.523.4622
Immediate floorSandy mudstone2.7626592.511.361.701.921
Main floorMiddle-fine sandstone20.04268012.238.42.199.136