Table 2 Neutral axis position of composite key strata model in drill hole 16 − 7.

From: Rock burst mechanisms induced by dynamic and static loading under composite key strata: a case study

Key stratum

Lithology

Thickness

(m)

Overburden load (MPa)

Initial fracture length(m)

The overburden thickness controlled by the key stratum (m)

Lower key stratum

Medium-grained sandstone

36.8

0.83

72.3

36.8

Upper key stratum

Fine-grained sandstone

34.6

1.00

72.4

57.2

Neutral axis position

ha=36.7 m, hb=34.7 m