Research Article

Study on the Support System Mechanism of Entry Roof with Roof Cutting Pressure Releasing Gob-Side Entry Retaining Technology

Table 3

Mechanical parameters of model strata.

LithologyDensity (kN/m3)Tensile strength (MPa)Internal friction angle (°)Cohesion (MPa)Bulk modulus (GPa)Shear modulus (GPa)

Medium sandstone248.44615.211.497.26
Mudstone223.22410.50.200.15
Coal152.2228.50.120.11
Siltstone224.32812.82.111.86
Fine sandstone237.33615.23.813.05