Research Article

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

Table 7

Main results of Schemes 11–15 at the 50th day.

Scheme no.DeformationsPlastic 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)ArchBolt

11168.2172247.584.8640.266.5260NormalNormal
12188.5207.4252.690.8440.866.1171.8FailedNormal
13125.2132.0238.675.1210539.5260NormalNormal
14270.0399.1337.9111.6345.591.4260Failed8 bolts are broken
15182.4179.0253.291.4118448.3260FailedNormal