Combined support mechanism of rock bolt and anchor cable for adjacent roadways in the external staggered split-level panel layout

Utilizing the spatial structure characteristic of the external staggered split-level panel layout, the combined support technology of adjacent roadways was proposed, and combined support mechanism of rock bolt and anchor cable was analyzed. The influence of side rock bolt and anchor cable parameters respectively on mechanical properties of the anchorage body and support stress distribution of lateral coal body were revealed through FLAC 3D software. The optimal support parameters of side rock bolt and anchor cable were determined subsequently. And the support effect of the gob-side entry under mining influence was verified. Result shows that the support of side rock bolt and anchor cable can improve mechanical properties and the stress state of the anchorage body, which has a good protective effect on the coal body of the air-intake entry roof and side wall. It is beneficial to the stability of the side wall and the realization of the suspension effect for the roof rock bolt and anchor cable, which makes the surrounding rock maintenance of the gob-side entry of the thick coal seam more favorable.