To evaluate the accuracy of rockburst tendency classification in coal-bearing sandstone strata,this study conducted uniaxial compression loading and unloading tests on sandstone samples with four distinct grain sizes....To evaluate the accuracy of rockburst tendency classification in coal-bearing sandstone strata,this study conducted uniaxial compression loading and unloading tests on sandstone samples with four distinct grain sizes.The tests involved loading the samples to 60%,70%,and 80%of their uniaxial compressive strength,followed by unloading and reloading until failure.Key parameters such as the elastic energy index and linear elasticity criteria were derived from these tests.Additionally,rock fragments were collected to calculate their initial ejection kinetic energy,serving as a measure of rockburst tendency.The classification of rockburst tendency was conducted using grading methods based on burst energy index(WET),pre-peak stored elastic energy(PES)and experimental observations.Multi-class classification and regression analyses were applied to machine learning models using experimental data to predict rockburst tendency levels.A comparative analysis of models from two libraries revealed that the Random Forest model achieved the highest accuracy in classification,while the Ada Boost Regressor model excelled in regression predictions.This study highlights that on a laboratory scale,integrating ejection kinetic energy with the unloading ratio,failure load,W_(ET)and PES through machine learning offers a highly accurate and reliable approach for determining rockburst tendency levels.展开更多
Multistage hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells(MFHW)is a promising technology for controlling coal burst caused by thick and hard roofs in China.However,challenges remain regarding the MFHW control mechanism of c...Multistage hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells(MFHW)is a promising technology for controlling coal burst caused by thick and hard roofs in China.However,challenges remain regarding the MFHW control mechanism of coal burst and assessment of the associated fracturing effects.In this study,these challenges were investigated through numerical modelling and field applications,based on the actual operating parameters of MFHW for hard roofs in a Chinese coal mine.A damage parameter(D)is proposed to assess the degree of hydraulic fracturing in the roof.The mechanisms and effects of MFHW for controlling coal burst are analyzed using microseismic(MS)data and front-abutment stress distribution.Results show that the degree of fracturing can be categorized into lightly-fractured(D≤0.3),moderately fractured(0.3<D≤0.6),well-fractured(0.6<D≤0.9),and over-fractured(0.9<D≤0.95).A response stage in the fracturing process,characterized by a slowdown in crack development,indicates the transition to a wellfractured condition.After MFHW,the zone range and peak value of the front-abutment stress decrease.Additionally,MS events shift from near the coal seam to the fractured roof layers,with the number of MS events increases while the average MS energy decreases.The MFHW control mechanisms of coal bursts involve mitigating mining-induced stress and reducing seismic activity during longwall retreat,ensuring stresses remain below the ultimate stress level.These findings provide a reference for evaluating MFHW fracturing effects and controlling coal burst disasters in engineering.展开更多
In multi-seam mining,the interlayer rock strata between the upper coal seam(UCS)and the lower coal seam(LCS)appear damage and strength weakening after mining the UCS.Ground stability control of the gob-side entry reta...In multi-seam mining,the interlayer rock strata between the upper coal seam(UCS)and the lower coal seam(LCS)appear damage and strength weakening after mining the UCS.Ground stability control of the gob-side entry retaining(GER)under the gob with close distance coal seams(CDCS)is faced with difficulties due to little attention to GER under this condition.This paper focuses on surrounding rock stability control and technical parameters design for GER under the gob with CDCS.The floor rock strata damage characteristics after mining the UCS is first evaluated and the damage factor of the interlayer rock strata below the UCS is also determined.Then,a structural mechanics model of GER surrounding rock is set up to obtain the main design parameters of the side-roadway backfill body(SBB)including the maximum and minimum SBB width calculation formula.The optimal SBB width and the water-to-cement ratio of high water quick-setting material(HWQM)to construct the SBB are determined as 1.2 m and 1.5:1.0,respectively.Finally,engineering trial tests of GER are successfully carried out at#5210 track transportation roadway of Xingwu Colliery.Research results can guide GER design under similar mining and geological conditions.展开更多
基金financial support for this work provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52227901)。
文摘To evaluate the accuracy of rockburst tendency classification in coal-bearing sandstone strata,this study conducted uniaxial compression loading and unloading tests on sandstone samples with four distinct grain sizes.The tests involved loading the samples to 60%,70%,and 80%of their uniaxial compressive strength,followed by unloading and reloading until failure.Key parameters such as the elastic energy index and linear elasticity criteria were derived from these tests.Additionally,rock fragments were collected to calculate their initial ejection kinetic energy,serving as a measure of rockburst tendency.The classification of rockburst tendency was conducted using grading methods based on burst energy index(WET),pre-peak stored elastic energy(PES)and experimental observations.Multi-class classification and regression analyses were applied to machine learning models using experimental data to predict rockburst tendency levels.A comparative analysis of models from two libraries revealed that the Random Forest model achieved the highest accuracy in classification,while the Ada Boost Regressor model excelled in regression predictions.This study highlights that on a laboratory scale,integrating ejection kinetic energy with the unloading ratio,failure load,W_(ET)and PES through machine learning offers a highly accurate and reliable approach for determining rockburst tendency levels.
基金financial support for this work provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52274147,52374101,and 32111530138)the Jiangsu Province Basic Research Special Fund-Soft Science Research(No.BZ2024024)the State Key Research Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3004603).
文摘Multistage hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells(MFHW)is a promising technology for controlling coal burst caused by thick and hard roofs in China.However,challenges remain regarding the MFHW control mechanism of coal burst and assessment of the associated fracturing effects.In this study,these challenges were investigated through numerical modelling and field applications,based on the actual operating parameters of MFHW for hard roofs in a Chinese coal mine.A damage parameter(D)is proposed to assess the degree of hydraulic fracturing in the roof.The mechanisms and effects of MFHW for controlling coal burst are analyzed using microseismic(MS)data and front-abutment stress distribution.Results show that the degree of fracturing can be categorized into lightly-fractured(D≤0.3),moderately fractured(0.3<D≤0.6),well-fractured(0.6<D≤0.9),and over-fractured(0.9<D≤0.95).A response stage in the fracturing process,characterized by a slowdown in crack development,indicates the transition to a wellfractured condition.After MFHW,the zone range and peak value of the front-abutment stress decrease.Additionally,MS events shift from near the coal seam to the fractured roof layers,with the number of MS events increases while the average MS energy decreases.The MFHW control mechanisms of coal bursts involve mitigating mining-induced stress and reducing seismic activity during longwall retreat,ensuring stresses remain below the ultimate stress level.These findings provide a reference for evaluating MFHW fracturing effects and controlling coal burst disasters in engineering.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51804111,51974117,51904102,and 52074117)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2020JJ5194)the Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovation Project of Hunan Province(No.CX20200991)。
文摘In multi-seam mining,the interlayer rock strata between the upper coal seam(UCS)and the lower coal seam(LCS)appear damage and strength weakening after mining the UCS.Ground stability control of the gob-side entry retaining(GER)under the gob with close distance coal seams(CDCS)is faced with difficulties due to little attention to GER under this condition.This paper focuses on surrounding rock stability control and technical parameters design for GER under the gob with CDCS.The floor rock strata damage characteristics after mining the UCS is first evaluated and the damage factor of the interlayer rock strata below the UCS is also determined.Then,a structural mechanics model of GER surrounding rock is set up to obtain the main design parameters of the side-roadway backfill body(SBB)including the maximum and minimum SBB width calculation formula.The optimal SBB width and the water-to-cement ratio of high water quick-setting material(HWQM)to construct the SBB are determined as 1.2 m and 1.5:1.0,respectively.Finally,engineering trial tests of GER are successfully carried out at#5210 track transportation roadway of Xingwu Colliery.Research results can guide GER design under similar mining and geological conditions.
