Research Article

Modeling Rock Fracture Propagation and Water Inrush Mechanisms in Underground Coal Mine

Table 2

Some input parameters for the validation case.

Fracture toughnessMode I (MPa·m1/2)1.5
Mode II (MPa·m1/2)3.0

FluidBulk modulus (GPa)1.0
Density (kg·m-3)1000
Viscosity (Pa·s)

RockYoung’s modulus (GPa)37.5
Poisson’s ratio0.25
Internal friction angle (°)33
Cohesion (MPa)33
Porosity0.1