Research Article

Optimization of Stope Structural Parameters Based on Mathews Stability Graph Probability Model

Table 1

Mechanical parameters of rock mass and the backfill.

Rock layer (g·cm³)K (GPa)G (GPa)φ (°)C (MPa)T (MPa)

The upper surrounding rock2.84545.31911.28950.584.8085.494
The phosphate rock layer3.02114.2198.574060.761.0522.010
The lower surrounding rock2.84625.78616.59953.601.7323.643
Backfill2.20018.78812.43240.000.2000.300

T, tensile strength; C, cohesion; φ, internal friction angle; K, bulk modulus; G, shear modulus; ρ, density.