Research Article

Study on Instability Mechanism of Extraction Structure under Undercut Space Based on Thin Plate Theory in Block Caving Method

Table 2

Calculation parameters of equivalent model of extraction structure thin plate.

Serial numberParameter name (unit)Parameter value

1Equivalent elastic modulus, (GPa)3.6
2Foundation modulus, (MPa/m)27
3The inclination of extraction structure, (m)80
4Equivalent thickness of thin plate, (m)16
5Poisson’s ratio, 0.22
6Horizontal initial stress in x direction, (MPa)11.6
7Horizontal initial stress in y direction, (MPa)22.9