Research Article

Study on the Characteristics of Top-Coal Caving and Optimization of Recovery Ratio in Steeply Inclined Residual High Sectional Coal Pillar

Table 1

Coal and rock mechanical parameters.

LithologyBulk modulus (GPa)Shear modulus (GPa)Cohesion (MPa)Tensile strength (MPa)Internal friction angle (°)Density (kg/m3)

Siltstone7.895.273.62.39372768
Medium sandstone5.724.333.52.87352660
Carbon mudstone2.131.092.81.23322250
B3-6 coal seams1.980.972.51.12301270
Coal gangue0.800.270.5038.00.312000