Research Article

Numerical Simulation of the Volumetric Strain Distribution of a Protected Coal Seam

Table 2

Mechanical parameters of coal and rock.

LithologyDensity/kg/m3Bulk modulus/GPaShear modulus/GPaFriction angle/°Cohesion/MPaDilatancy angle/°Uniaxial tensile strength/MPa

Sandy mudstone27403.73.1352.6102.4
Mudstone26902.01.5311.5101.0
Fine sandstone27403.52.2302.0102.0
Coal14501.00.8200.6100.5
Limestone30803.93.5434.8103.2