Research Article

Generating Behaviors of Strong Tremors and Experimental Study of Rockburst-Triggering Criterion

Table 1

Mechanical and material properties of rocks.

LithologyNatural rock propertiesModel materials and ratiosModelled rock properties
Unit weight (kN/m3)Compressive strength (MPa)Young’s modulus (GPa)Ratio of sand and binderRatio of cement and gypsumUnit weight (kN/m3)Compressive strength (MPa)Young’s modulus (GPa)

Coarse sandstone25.281.6731.394 : 17 : 320.6292.9450.72
Fine sandstone24.859.7526.515 : 17 : 318.21822.3980.45
Coal seam13.217.929.808 : 15 : 517.17940.8210.29
Medium sandstone24.571.2829.884 : 15 : 518.39462.7830.61