Research Article

Mechanical Model of the Initial Leg Pressure Increment of the Shield and Its Application to Monitor Roof Load in Longwall Panels

Table 1

Position relation of coal seams.

LithologyStratum thickness (m)Depth (m)Hydrological condition

Conglomerate39.50225.85The water-abundance is moderate, the unit water inrush q varies from 1.06 (L/s.m) to 6.90 (L/s.m), and the permeability coefficient K varies from 1.26 (m/d) to 8.33 (m/d).
Siltstone10.85236.70
Mudstone4.60236.70
16–2 coal seam1.50238.20
Mudstone3.40241.60
Siltstone8.95250.55The water-abundance is high, the unit water inrush q varies from 0.15 (L/s.m) to 1.38 (L/s.m), and the permeability coefficient K varies from 0.28 (m/d) to 1.71 (m/d).
Fine sandstone5.75256.30
Conglomerate7.10263.40
Siltstone8.20271.60
Mudstone1.70273.30
Siltstone8.25281.55
16–3 coal seam9.70291.25
Fine sandstone2.9294.15
Siltstone5.95300.1