Combined ANN prediction model for failure depth of coal seam floors

Failure depth of coal seam floors is one of the important considerations that must be kept in mind when mining is carried out above a confined aquifer. In order to study the factors that affect the failure depth of coal seam floors such as mining depth, coal seam pitch, mining thickness, workface length and faults, we propose a combined artificial neural networks (ANN) prediction model for failure depth of coal seam floors on the basis of existing engineering data by using genetic algorithms to train the ANN. A practical engineering application at the Taoyuan Coal Mine indicates that this method can effectively determine the network struc- ture and training parameters, with the predicted results agreeing with practical measurements. Therefore, this method can be applied to relevant engineering projects with satisfactory results.

A probe into“mining technique in the condition of floor failure”for coal seam above longwall goafs

Targeting at the coal seam with useful value discarded above goafs,attempted to explore the feasibility of'mining technique in the condition of floor failure' from theoretical point of view,and predicted.It indicated that mining technique in the condition of floor failure used above Longwall Goafs in Baijiazhuang Mining is totally feasible.At law,the deformation of the floor in the mining technique by means of probability-integral method.And it is discov- ered that deformed basin can emerge in the footwall of No.6 coal seam and its maximum subsidence was possibly 1 633 mm or so and its maximum positive curvature is 61.74/10^(-3). At last,it therefore suggests appropriate ground pressure control measures as strengthening observation of ground pressure and adopting false slope for exploitation and strengthening support for reasonable push and slide based on the adverse ground pressure behaviors possibly occurring in the mining technique.This serves to gather data and lay sturdy founda- tion for further probe into the mining technique,and offers theoretical and technical grounds for concrete implementation of the mining technique.

Analysis of floor failure depth by using electric profiling method in longwall gangue backfill mining

In underground mining, floor failure depth accompanying mining phases usually results from changes in the advance abutment pressure in the coal mass, and changes in stress redistribution in the areas that have already been mined. Although a variety of techniques have been applied to determine the failure depth, and a number of studies have provided the evidence for the decreasing of failure depth under backfilling, these methods and interactions have not been unequivocally identified. Based on the premise of one possible relation between the failure depth and filling body, which is that the filling materials （gangue） in the gob area can not only restrain the movement of the overlying strata effectively, but also can help to decrease failure depth of the floor in the coal mine. The failure depth in a specific longwall gangue backfilling mine was measured using the mine electricity profiling method. These electrode cables are arranged in a crossheading order to measure the depth and position of the destroyed floor using the DC method. After this, several different methods were used to interpret the recorded data from the field study for gaining failure depth, and the results were compared to the theoretical calculation values. And finally, the authors analyzed the reasons for failure depth form values recorded not indicating a large decrease trend when compared to the theoretical calculation. In this area, it is found that： ① The results using the mine electricity profiling method turns out to be robust and can be used in predicting floor failure depth, and the horizontal position of the maximum destroyed in working face of longwall backfilling. The maximum destroyed position and failure space of the floor can be identified by using this method. ②There is a time-delay processing between the advance of the working face and the failure of floor strata in the mining processing. ③Additionally, based on the data collected from field measurements, which includes three different test electrode spacing approaches （single, double and triple electrode spacing）, and the theoretical value from theoretical calculations. The premise mentioned above cannot be supported during the specific field test, and the role of the filling body in the mined area cannot decrease the floor failure depth effectively in comparison to the theory predictions. Basically, the failure depths in the two different methods have similar results and it is possible that there will not be a direct correlation between the filling body and failure depth. ④Although the failure depth cannot decrease effectiveness when using gangue backfilling in the field testing, due to gob gangue, filling materials being able to deliver the abutment pressure from the overburden in most cases, once they were compacted and rammed by the overburden pressure, it still can make the fracture of the gob area clog and be further consolidated. In this way, it is assumed that water-bursting accidents can be prevented effectively under backfill mining. For this reason, gangue backfilling may make a significant contribution to safety mining.

Comprehensive evaluation of water-inrush risk from coal floors

Lower groups of coal seams are presently being mined from water-inrush from coal floors in order to have safe production in the Yanzhou coal mining area. We need to evaluate the risk in the lower groups of coal seams in mines. Based on a systematic collection of hydrogeological data and some data from mined working faces in these lower groups, we evaluated the factors affecting water-inrush from coal floors of the area by a method of dimensionless analysis. We obtained the order of the factors affecting water-inrush from coal floors and recalculated data on depths of destroyed floors by multiple linear regression analysis and obtained new empirical formulas. We also analyzed the water-inrush coefficient of mined working faces of the lower groups of coal seams and improved the evaluation standard of the water-inrush coefficient method. Finally, we made a comprehensive evaluation of water-inrush risks from coal floors by using the water-inrush coefficient method and a fuzzy clustering method. The evaluation results provide a solid foundation for preventing and controlling the damage caused by water of an Ordovician limestone aquifer in the lower group of coal seams in the mines of Yanzhou. It provides also important guidelines for lower groups of coal seams in other coal mines.

Analysis of the Harmfulness of Water-Inrush from Coal Seam Floor Based on Seepage Instability Theory

A theory of seepage instability was used to estimate the harmfulness of water-inrush from a coal seam floor in a particular coal mine of the Mining Group,Xuzhou. Based on the stratum column chart in this coal mine,the distribu-tion of stress in mining floors when the long-wall mining was respectively pushed along to 100 m and to 150 m was simulated by using the numerical software (RFPA2D). The permeability parameters of the coal seam floor are described given the relationship between permeability parameters. Strain and the water-inrush-indices were calculated. The wa-ter-inrush-index was 67.2% when the working face was pushed to 100 m,showing that water-inrush is possible and it was 1630% when the working face was pushed to 150 m,showing that water-inrush is quite probable. The results show that as long-wall mining is pushed along,the failure zone is enlarged,the strain increased,and fissures developed cor-respondingly,resulting in the formation of water-inrush channels. Accompanied by the failure of the strata,the perme-ability increased exponentially. In contrast,the non-Darcy flow β factor and the acceleration coefficient decreased ex-ponentially,while the increase in the water-inrush-index was nearly exponential and the harmfulness of water-inrush in the coal mine increased accordingly.

Determining areas in an inclined coal seam floor prone to water-inrush by micro-seismic monitoring

The failure depth of the coal seam floor is one important consideration that must be kept in mind when mining is carried out above a confined aquifer.Determining the floor failure depth is the essential precondition for predicting the water-resisting ability of the floor.We have used a high-precision microseismic monitoring technique to overcome the limited amount of data available from field measurements. The failure depth of a coal seam floor,especially an inclined coal seam floor,may be more accurately estimated by monitoring the continuous,dynamic failure of the floor.The monitoring results indicate the failure depth of the coal seam floor near the workface conveyance roadway（the lower crossheading） is deeper and that the failure range is wider here compared to the coal seam floor near the return airway（the upper crossheading）.The results of micro-seismic monitoring show that the dangerous area for water-inrush from the coal seam floor may be identified.This provides an important field measurement that helps ensure safe and highly efficient mining of the inclined coal seam above the confined aquifer at the Taoyuan Coal Mine.

Roadway failure and support in a coal seam underlying a previously mined coal seam

The influence of an upper,mined coal seam on the stability of rock surrounding a roadway in a lower coal seam is examined.The technical problems of roadway control are discussed based on the geological conditions existing in the Liyazhuang Mine No.2 coal seam.The stress distribution and floor failure in the lower works after mining the upper coal is studied through numerical simulations.The failure mechanism of the roof and walls of a roadway located in the lower coal seam is described.The predicted deformation and failure of the roadway for different distances between the two coal seams are used to design two ways of supporting the lower structure.One is a combined support consisting of anchors with a joist steel tent and a combined anchor truss.A field test of the design was performed to good effect.The results have significance for the design of supports for roadways located in similar conditions.

Numerical simulation of the floor water-inrush in working face influenced by fault structure

Used numerical simulation method to study the floor water-inrush mechanism in working face which was influenced by fault structure, and set up many kinds of models and performs numerical calculation by fully using large finite element soft-ANSYS and element birth-death method. The results show that the more high the underground water pressure, the more big the floor displacement and possibility of water-inrush; the floor which has fault structure is more prone to water-inrush than the floor which not has fault structure, the floor which has multi-groups cracks is more prone to water-inrush than the floor which has single-group cracks. The numerical simulation result forecasts the water-inrush in working face preferably.

Restraint effect of partition wall on the tunnel floor heave in layered rock mass

The presence of horizontal layered rocks in tunnel engineering significantly impacts the stability and strength of the surrounding rock mass,leading to floor heave in the tunnel.This study focused on preparing layered specimens of rock-like material with varying thickness to investigate the failure behaviors of tunnel floors.The results indicate that thin-layered rock mass exhibits weak interlayer bonding,causing rock layers near the surface to buckle and break upwards when subjected to horizontal squeezing.With an increase in the layer thickness,a transition in failure mode occurs from upward buckling to shear failure along the plane,leading to a noticeable reduction in floor heave deformation.The primary cause of significant deformation in floor heave is upward buckling failure.To address this issue,the study proposes the installation of a partition wall in the middle of the floor to mitigate heave deformation of the rock layers.The results demonstrate that the partition wall has a considerable stabilizing effect on the floor,reducing the zone of buckling failure and minimizing floor heave deformation.It is crucial for the partition wall to be sufficiently high to prevent buckling failure and ensure stability.Through simulation calculations on an engineering example,it is confirmed that implementing a partition wall can effectively reduce floor heave and enhance the stability of tunnel floor.

综放开采下煤层底板采动破坏深度预测

以淮南顾北煤矿12121工作面为工程研究背景,收集了22个综放工作面地质资料和底板破坏深度实测值,通过线性回归分析建立新的预测模型,得出了底板采动破坏深度的拟合公式,准确计算出底板采动破坏的深度,并将计算值及3个传统统计公式计算结果与现场实测值进行对比分析,得出新预测模型拟合公式比传统统计公式预测精度更高、误差更小,更接近实测值,基本可以满足现场需要。研究成果对淮南矿区煤层综放开采水害防治具有较高的实用价值,为类似工作面的水害防治提供更为科学的依据。

混凝土跃层柱的稳定与强度研究

针对混凝土跃层柱的稳定问题,理论分析弹性屈曲反算计算长度系数的适用范围。对比了实际荷载加载法和柱顶单位荷载法对计算长度系数的影响。针对强度问题,推导了跃层柱的屈服位移角及极限位移角,采用静力推覆研究了跃层柱结构的塑性发展规律。分析结果表明,跃层柱进行专项设计时,宜先判断其是稳定还是强度破坏;应采用实际荷载加载法进行弹性屈曲分析;同时应提高跃层柱及同层框架柱的抗震性能目标。

Management of floor heave at Bulga Underground Operations – A case study

This paper presents an overview of the floor heave management at the Glencore Bulga Underground Operations and investigates the contributing factors to the behaviour of the floor. The mine experienced a number of major floor heave events in gateroads on development. As the longwall face approached the roadways, the magnitude of floor heave frequently increased, while new floor heave also developed.Furthermore, severe floor heave events took place along the longwall face. The most observed failure mode was buckling. While regular floor measurements were conducted to better understand the nature of the phenomenon, and various measures were considered to control the deformation of floor, the mining height was increased for the predicted floor heave domains, which facilitated effective management of the floor issues. The experience in the mine indicates that mainly high horizontal stresses with greater depths of cover and certain types of floor lithology configuration are likely to contribute to the failures of floor strata.

Analytical solution for stress and deformation of the mining floor based on integral transform

Following exploitation of a coal seam, the final stress field is the sum of in situ stress field and an excavation stress field. Based on this feature, we firstly established a mechanics analytical model of the mining floor strata. Then the study applied Fourier integral transform to solve a biharmonic equation,obtaining the analytical solution of the stress and displacement of the mining floor. Additionally, this investigation used the Mohr–Coulomb yield criterion to determine the plastic failure depth of the floor strata. The calculation process showed that the plastic failure depth of the floor and floor heave are related to the mining width, burial depth and physical–mechanical properties. The results from an example show that the curve of the plastic failure depth of the mining floor is characterized by a funnel shape and the maximum failure depth generates in the middle of mining floor; and that the maximum and minimum principal stresses change distinctly in the shallow layer and tend to a fixed value with an increase in depth. Based on the displacement results, the maximum floor heave appears in the middle of the stope and its value is 0.107 m. This will provide a basis for floor control. Lastly, we have verified the analytical results using FLAC3 Dto simulate floor excavation and find that there is some deviation between the two results, but their overall tendency is consistent which illustrates that the analysis method can well solve the stress and displacement of the floor.

Mechanism of water-inrush from fault induced by mining near the working face

Adopted the fractal tree-like failure model, and established the renormalization group transform function of fractured fault, and investigated the mechanism of water-inrush from fault, and found out the critical probability of water-inrush from fault caused by fault fracture. The results indicate： when the failure rate P is less than the critical failure rate Pc=0.206 3, the failure of the system is just partial. When P is more than the critical failure rate Pc=0.206 3, the random distributed crannies concentrate to certain domain of attraction （such as the maximum shear stress face in the fault） gradually. The process will continue until the crannies run-through, forming conductivity channel, and cause water-inrush from fault.

Application of the coal mine floor rating(CMFR)to assess the floor stability in a Central Appalachian Coal Mine

Estimating the overall floor stability in a coal mine using deterministic methods which require complex engineering properties of floor strata is desirable,but generally it is impractical due to the difficulty of gathering essential input data.However,applying a quantitative methodology to describe floor quality with a single number provides a practical estimate for preliminary assessment of floor stability.The coal mine floor rating(CMFR)system,developed by the University of New South Wales(UNSW),is a rockmass classification system that provides an indicator for the competence of floor strata.The most significant components of the CMFR are uniaxial compressive strength and discontinuity intensity of floor strata.In addition to the competence of the floor,depth of cover and stress notch angle are input parameters used to assess the preliminary floor stability.In this study,CMFR methodology was applied to a Central Appalachian Coal Mine that intermittently experienced floor heave.Exploratory drill core data,overburden maps,and mine plans were utilized for the study.Additionally,qualitative data(failure/non-failure)on floor conditions of the mine entries near the core holes was collected and analyzed so that the floor quality and its relation to entry stability could be estimated by statistical methods.It was found that the current CMFR classification system is not directly applicable in assessing the floor stability of the Central Appalachian Coal Mine.In order to extend the applicability of the CMFR classification system,the methodology was modified.A calculation procedure of one of the CMFR classification system’s components,the horizontal stress rating(HSR),was changed and new parameters were added to the HSR.

Two-stage transcrestal sinus floor elevation-insight into replantation: Six case reports

BACKGROUND Transcrestal sinus floor elevation(TSFE)has been widely used in the oral clinic when the residual bone height(RBH)exceeds 5 mm.However,when there is insufficient RBH in the posterior maxilla,two-stage TSFE may be an option.CASE SUMMARY This article introduces the concept of two-stage TSFE.Six patients had osseointegration failure after TSFE.For the first-stage surgery,we restricted the vertical bone augmentation as much as possible.At the second-stage surgery,the increased RBH was 3.28±1.55 mm,which was beneficial for surgery.Five implants functioned successfully on schedule,but one implant failed again during the healing period.A third surgery was performed,and the implant functioned successfully.CONCLUSION When RBH was less than 5 mm,two or more procedures of TSFE might result in a higher RBH.

基于微震监测的工作面底板破坏曲面提取方法

我国矿山安全生产形势明显好转,但水害事故是矿井主要灾害之一,准确预测工作面回采过程中底板破坏程度是承压水上采煤水害防治的关键技术之一。根据葛泉矿东井地质特征和11916工作面具体情况,利用“井-地-孔”联合微震监测技术,对回采中底板破坏过程进行监测,在微震定位的基础上,采用微震事件数量直方图和密度图的统计方法,初步获得底板破坏深度为15 m;根据地质数据建立三维地质模型并划分均匀网格,结合微震发生位置、释放能量及数量等震源参数,计算每个网格的能量密度,采用MC算法最终获得底板破坏曲面。结果表明,底板破坏深度不仅与微震事件数量有关,还与微震释放能量、破坏半径以及巷道底板起伏有关,从底板破坏曲面分析得出回风巷道底板破坏深度约为10 m,运输巷附近底板破坏深度约为15 m。最后,将其与钻孔压水试验测试得到的数值对比,证明基于微震监测底板破坏曲面预测方法能更加准确、精细获得底板破坏分布情况。

基于Hoek-Brown准则的底板破坏深度分析

为了研究煤层采动底板最大破坏深度,以1509工作面回风巷道为工程背景。利用半无限体理论建立力学模型,结合材料力学和Hoek-Brown准则,推导出最大破坏深度计算公式,并经过试验和现场监测进行验证。结果显示:底板最大破坏深度为20.3 m,且呈“水滴形”塑性区边界。底板破坏深度与岩体软硬程度呈负相关,与破碎程度呈正相关。现场监测结果显示,随底板埋深增加,采动应力影响减小;波速-垂深曲线表示底板最大破坏深度约为20 m,与理论计算基本吻合。研究成果对类似工作面有借鉴意义,有助于预测底板破坏深度,确保安全生产,并为相关领域研究提供参考。

深埋矿井沿空留巷切顶卸压底板变形控制

目前有关巷道底鼓的研究与实践主要探讨巷道底板的变形机理及控制技术,对沿空留巷切顶卸压前后底板力学分析不全面。针对该问题,基于煤体分区破坏特征构建了切顶前后巷道围岩和底板力学模型,分析实体煤、巷旁支护及采空区对底板的作用,获得切顶前后巷道底鼓解析解,得出巷旁煤帮弹塑性区、巷道支护体及顶板下沉区底板所受载荷共同影响巷道底鼓量大小。采用数值模拟验证切顶卸压前后沿空留巷围岩破坏特征、应力分布及底鼓量变化,结果表明:切顶卸压技术可有效缩小巷道实体煤侧面及顶部的破坏区域,维持巷道围岩结构稳定;巷道底板最大应力、巷旁支护阻力、巷道底鼓量均下降,平均降幅分别为25.78%,56.14%,54.07%。现场应用结果表明,厚硬顶板沿空留巷底鼓量由709.3451 mm降至320.9658 mm,切顶卸压技术可以优化巷道围岩应力结构,抑制巷道底鼓,有效改善底板破坏情况。

中组煤上覆煤层开采冲击荷载扰动下底板破坏深度研究

为研究近距离煤层中上煤层开采冲击荷载扰动下底板破坏发育情况,采用理论计算、数值模拟、现场观测等方法观察近距离煤层开采扰动下底板破坏范围,以半无限平面体理论结合摩尔-库伦破坏准则及屈服条件为基础,分析了顶板垮落冲击动荷载及静载作用下工作面底板下任意一点应力状态,计算得出底板破坏深度17.32m;对近距离煤层开采进行数值模拟,走向方向推进25m后,原位塑性区发育基本稳定,底板塑性区在逐步回采过程中发育呈现以煤壁下方塑性区“先垂直后水平扩散”特点,底板最大破坏深度16.12m;采用钻孔呈像法对工作面采动前后底板破坏进行观测,工作面下方底板破坏深度范围在16.85m附近,分析得出中组煤层61煤层开采扰动对下煤层62煤层、63煤层顶板稳定性造成破坏,验证了冲击荷载理论模型的可靠性,开采62煤层、63煤层需加强顶板支护。研究结果为近距离煤层开采扰动下底板破坏对下煤层影响范围提供参考。