Abstract
To solve the support problems of high stress roadways in deep mines, we developed a new 3D U-type confined concrete support system from the conventional U-type steel arch centering. Its core is the U-type confined concrete (UCC) arch centering. With a real scale mechanical test system for the confined concrete arch centering in underground engineering and numerical calculation methods, we studied in depth on the mechanical properties and deformation & failure mechanism of UCC arch centering (UCCAC). The results of the study show the yielding load and the limit load of UCC29 arch centering is 1230kN and 1310kN respectively in even pressure loading conditions; and a slight difference between the laboratory test and the numerical simulation on these two is 8.86% and 12.5% respectively. The deformation form of the arch centering is “vault uplifting, legs introverting and the overall shape becomes oval”; and the largest deformation occurs between the middle of the legs and the arch centering springing. The deformation and failure mechanism of arch centering is the partial strength failure causes the entire arch centering to lose its stability. The application on site shows the UCCAC has a superb effect on the surrounding rock control; therefore, the UCCAC is a new effective support for the high stress roadways in deep mines.
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