Research Article

Mechanism and Control of Water–Rock Coupling-Induced Disaster when Mining below the Unconsolidated Confined Aquifer

Table 2

Mechanical parameters of the joint.

Lithology (GPa) (GPa) (MPa) (°)

Middle water-resisting layer3.51.80.128
Lower confined aquifer2.01.20.085
Lower water-resisting layer3.51.80.128
Overlying strata4.02.00.208
Main roof11.06.10.7815
Coal seam5.03.70.2510
Immediate floor7.54.40.4612
Main floor11.06.10.7815
Underlying strata14.08.70.6518

: normal stiffness; : shear stiffness; : cohesion of joint; and : friction angle of joint.