Research Article

Study of the Roof Deformation Characteristics of Roadway Excavation Face and Unsupported Roof Distance

Table 2

Theoretical calculation parameters of maximum unsupported roof distance.

Overburden load p0 (MPa)Support load p2 (MPa)Peak load p3′ (MPa)Bulk density γm (kN/m3)Thickness hm (m)Length of unstable zone L2 (m)Length of limit equilibrium zone L3 (m)Elastic modulus E (GPa)

0.1910.1935.125.87.42.5790.57918.5