Research Article

Failure Mechanism and Optimization of Arch-Bolt Composite Support for Underground Mining Tunnel

Table 5

Main results of Schemes 6–10 (time 50 d).

Scheme no.DisplacementPlastic volume (m3)Maximum forcesWorking status of support members
Roof (mm)Side wall (mm)Floor (mm)Arch axial force (kN)Arch bending moment (kN)Bolt axial force (kN)ArchRock bolt

678.0125.171.588.11140.087.05171.8NormalNormal
777.0127.794.960.81321.085.45171.8NormalNormal
8107.2155.0136.272.1824.473.77171.8FailedNormal
9142.1173.3188.982.2572.642.54171.8FailedNormal
10189.9213.6252.891.4443.466.46171.8Failed2 bolts broken on the side walls