Research Article

Investigation on the Movement and Fracture Characteristics of an Extra-Thick Hard Roof during Longwall Panel Extraction in the Yima Mining Area, China

Table 4

Mechanical parameters of structure plane between blocks.

Rock strataNormal stiffness (GPa)Shear stiffness (GPa)Tensile strength (MPa)Friction angle (°)Cohesion (MPa)

Conglomerate12.015.06.14107.0
Fine sandstone5.05.04.1084.5
Conglomerate12.015.06.14106.4
Fine sandstone4.05.04.1084.5
Siltstone4.04.03.6184.4
Mudstone1.64.81.3072.2
Fine sandstone5.05.04.1085.5
Mudstone1.64.81.3072.2
Coal seam1.41.21.0261.3
Siltstone5.05.04.1084.5