Studies on the performance of impact resistant structure of hydraulic support in fully mechanized mining face under rock burst

In order to solve the support problem of a fully mechanized coal face under rock burst and with the goal of safe and efficient coal mining, the present study hasenvisaged a hexagon periodic arrangement energy absorption structure. Based on the shell theory, the mechanical model of the impact resistant structure and hydraulic support was constructed using the finite element method. The mechanical properties of the hydraulic support under a full impact and a partial load impact of the roof were analysed, and the impact resistant structure was designed to prove the reliability of the structure. The results showed that the anti-impact structure reduced the stress and stress fluctuation of the column and effectively reduced the shape variable of the weak link of the hydraulic support. Furthermore, a delay in the time was observed, when the pressure of the hydraulic cylinder reached the yield strength, and there was a gain in the time for the opening of the large flow safety valve. Especially, under the action of partial load, the column did not bend, and the hydraulic cylinder was in the elastic range. Our results can provide new insights in the support of rock burst working face, which is of great significance concerning safety in the coal mining.