Table 3 Roof pre-splitting parameters for the 10204 gob-side entry retained.

From: Influence of roof cutting depth on stability of gob side entry in thick coal seams with a bulky limestone roof

Parameters

Value

Pre-splitting depth

20 m

Dip to the goaf angle

15°

Borehole spacing

500 mm

Borehole diameter

50 mm

Explosive type

No.3 emulsion

explosive

Charge quantity in

a single borehole

11.7 kg

Detonation method

Indirect priming

Sealing length

3.5 m

Explosive quantity in

a sound

117