The pressure relief of coal pillars in close-distance multi-coal seam goaf is a complex engineering problem with the characteristics of “dynamic mine pressure”. Hence, this paper studies such problems. First, the influence factors of the coal pillar in the goaf on the mine pressure of the mining face of the lower coal seam under this condition were theoretically analyzed, and it was concluded that vertical stress is the most important element, followed by horizontal stress. Next, a physical similarity simulation experiment was designed to study the stress distribution law of the coal pillar floor in the goaf before and after pressure release and the damage depth. Finally, a technology and monitoring method for coal pillar blasting pressure alleviation in goaf were introduced and implemented in engineering practice. After the pressure is alleviated, the surrounding rock stress of the lower coal seam mining face is redistributed, and the vertical stress is decreased by 20%. The adjacent rock’s deformation is improved. This technology’s cost and safety advantages are extraordinary and helpful for mining coal seams over close distances.
The thin spray-on liner is an inorganic polymer product that has been widely used to support mine perimeter rock roadways, but it is mainly used in metallic hard rock roadways with high rock strength and is less used in roadways affected by roadway corrosion and weathering in shallowly buried coal seams. Therefore, this study studies the thin spray-on liner support technology under such geological conditions. First, the causes of anchor support failure in this condition are analyzed, and it is concluded that alkaline ionized water corrodes the anchor rods, and chloride ions in the water play a role in accelerating the degree of anchor rod corrosion. Next, microscopic testing was used to determine the content of weathering and swelling minerals contained in the roof rock and the development of tectonic fissures. Third, the loosening circle of the surrounding rock is theoretically calculated and used as a basis to design the anchor mesh rope support parameters for the roadway. Finally, the construction process of a thin spray-on liner anticorrosion and antiweathering support technology is introduced. This technology improves the anchor force environment of anchor rods while incorporating anchor rods (ropes)—rock—metal mesh into the support system to play a coupling support role. On-site monitoring is performed to derive the optimum thickness of the spraying layer in different environments. At the same time, the deformation of the roadway surrounding rock and the anchor force can be improved to meet the requirements of anticorrosion and antiweathering and tighten the roadway surrounding rock. Compared with concrete support technology, the economic and environmental benefits of this support technology are apparent, and it helps to promote the application in shallowly buried coal seam mines.
This study examines the corrosion characteristics of weakly cemented sandstone under alkaline conditions, evaluating the effects of varying pH levels on its macroscopic degradation, micro-porosity, and mechanical properties, notably uniaxial compressive strength. Findings reveal that heightened alkalinity exacerbates rock damage, although a temporary alleviation in mass loss occurs between pH 9 and 11 due to pore clogging by complexes formed from cations like Ca2+ and Mg2+.Increased alkalinity induces marked changes in pore features, with an observed rise in pore numbers, transformation of pore shapes from elongated to more spherical, and adjustments in porosity, pore size, and roundness. Furthermore, the study confirms a decline in both the rock’s compressive strength and elastic modulus as pH rises. These revelations shed light on the role of pH in the corrosion behavior of weakly cemented sandstone under alkaline conditions, providing a fresh perspective for understanding its corrosion mechanisms in such environments.