Analysis of the failure state of the Cenozoic clay layer in thin bedrock coal seam mining: A case study of Sanyuan coal mine
Guangming Wu, Mingbin Wang, Lei Wang
TL;DR
This study examines how clay layers fail during coal mining in thin bedrock conditions, offering insights to prevent water inrush disasters.
Contribution
The study identifies bedrock subsidence and thickness as critical factors in clay layer failure during coal extraction.
Findings
Clay layer failure is primarily governed by bedrock subsidence, which increases shear or tensile failure risks.
Bedrock thickness significantly affects subsidence and damage to the clay layer.
A minimum bedrock thickness of 33 m is required to prevent clay layer failure and maintain water-blocking capacity.
Abstract
A mechanical analysis model was constructed for the clay layer. Using a combined approach of theoretical analysis and numerical simulation, the failure state of this layer during coal seam extraction under thin bedrock conditions was investigated. The findings offer insights for evaluating the water-blocking performance of the Cenozoic clay layer and for preventing water inrush disasters in similar geological settings. The key findings are as follows: (1) The most critical factor governing clay layer failure is the amount of bedrock subsidence following collapse. As the subsidence of the fractured bedrock increases, the suspended section of the overlying clay layer extends, elevating its possibility to shear or tensile failure. (2) Variations in bedrock thickness markedly influence the subsidence of both the bedrock and the clay layer. Consequently, bedrock thickness is a primary…
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TopicsRock Mechanics and Modeling · Geoscience and Mining Technology · Geomechanics and Mining Engineering