Research Article

Mechanical Parameters of Deep-Buried Coal Goaf Rock Mass Based on Optimized GSI Quantitative Analysis

Table 4

Compressive strength and deformation modulus of shale, sandstone, and limestone.

Compressive strength and deformation modulus based on testRange value of dry rockAverage value of dry rockRange value of saturated rockAverage value of saturated rockThe ratio of saturated average value to dry average value

Compressive strength of shale (MPa)33.8–36.935.3217.6–28.322.9164.9%
Deformation modulus of shale (GPa)26.2–35.233.011.8–39.920.562.1%
Compressive strength of sandstone (MPa)42.2–58.147.7624.9–39.031.9166.8%
Deformation modulus of sandstone (GPa)23.7–46.034.810.9–27.121.060.3%
Compressive strength of limestone (MPa)51.9–101.680.453.8–85.162.377.5%
Deformation modulus of limestone (GPa)70.0–95.984.961.1–87.373.486.5%