Research Article

Effect of the Initial Support of the Tunnel on the Characteristics of Rockburst: Case Study and Mechanism Analysis

Table 4

Evolution of rockburst index with the strengthening of support stiffness.

IndexRockburst stageStiffness condition
Weak stiffnessStrong stiffness

Event type by seismic energyDevelopmentThe type of medium and large energy event is more, and the small energy event is less.The type of medium, large energy event decreases, and the small-energy event increases.
OccurrenceMixed large and small energy events.The large energy event is dominant.

Daily high energy rateDevelopmentThe daily high energy rate increases gradually.The daily high energy rate increases gradually and higher than weak stiffness.
OccurrenceDaily high energy rate decreases.Daily high energy rate decreases and lower than weak stiffness.

Cumulative moment magnitude per hourDevelopmentIncrease of high moment magnitude.Increase of high moment magnitude and the whole is higher than the weak stiffness.
OccurrenceThe cumulative moment magnitude per hour decreased obviously.The cumulative moment magnitude per hour decreased obviously, but lower than weak stiffness.

Cumulative microseismic source average displacementDevelopmentSlow growthRapid growth and sudden increase.
OccurrenceSlow growthNo significant changes.

Event type by apparent volumeDevelopmentThe type of small volume event is more, and the other types are less.The type of small volume event decreases largely, and the medium volume event increases.
OccurrenceMixed extremely-larege, large and small volume event.The large volume event is dominant.
Site characteristics of rockburstRockburst occurs on the excavation surface or tunnel roof, and is controlled by a single or multiple sets of structural plane, which could cause initial support cracking and fall of ground.Rockburst possesses the features of strong energy release and large affected range, which can trigger side wall heave, floor cracking or floor heave in the same tunnel or adjacent tunnel.