Research Article

Rock Load Estimation in Development Galleries and Junctions for Underground Coal Mines: A CMRI-ISM Rock Mass Rating Approach

Table 1

Parameters of CMRI-ISM rock mass rating.

ParameterMaximum rating

Layer thickness (cm)30
Structural features25
Weatherability (1st cycle slake durability index)20
Compressive strength (Kg/cm2)15
Groundwater condition (mL/min)10