Table 4 Numerical modeling: macromechanical parameters.

From: Hydraulic horizontal slit-stress synergistic unloading fracturing in coal seams

Rock stratum

Thickness/m

Elastic modulus/GPa

Tensile strength/MPa

Compressive strength/MPa

Poisson’s ratio

Argillaceous siltstone

40

17.7

1.46

14.65

0.28

No. 9 seam

27

11

2.5

30.15

0.14

Argillaceous siltstone

9

25.7

4.5

37.86

0.18

Limestone

19

31.86

7.5

44.56

0.15

Fine sandstone

5

23.38

4.13

40.68

0.14