Research Article

Analysis of the Regularity and Mechanism of Fault Activation Caused by Deep Continuous Mining of Shizishan Copper Mine, China

Table 1

Macroscopic rock mechanics parameters of Shizishan Copper Mine.

LithologyDensity ρ (g/cm3)Modulus of elasticity E (GPa)Poisson’s ratioTensile strength σt (MPa)Cohesive force C (MPa)Angle of internal friction Φ (°)

Bluish grey dolomite2.8520.01490.2692.19662.611041.99
Faded dolomite2.8413.06200.2802.17962.550434.05
Orebody2.8417.88470.2142.25772.963747.42
Purple slate2.634.56760.2841.04311.571031.68
Carbonaceous slate2.702.24160.3500.92981.384835.42