Research Article

Fracture Mechanism in Overlying Strata during Longwall Mining

Table 2

Physicomechanical parameters of interlayer joints in numerical simulation.

LithologyNormal stiffness kn (GPa)Shear stiffness ks (GPa)Internal friction angle φj (°)

Sandstone167.326.9215
Sandstone284.133.6515
Mudstone29.611.8415
Coal20.18.0415