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Table 1 Input parameters, and initial and boundary conditions

From: Numerical Simulation of Consolidation Behavior of Large Hydrating Fill Mass

Input item

Parameter

Value

CPB

Stope geometry (m)

15 m (W) × 30 m (H)

Inclination angle (°)

90

Cement content (wt%)

Residual fill: 4.5 (60.4 kg/m3), and plug fill: 7 (80.2 kg/m3)

w/c ratio

7.6

Initial void ratio

1

Backfilling rate (m/h)

0.5

Backfilling strategy

2-stages of filling with 1-day plug

Rock mass

Density (kg/m3)

2500

Young’s modulus (GPa)

30

Poisson’s ratio

0.3

Thermal conductivity (W/m K)

3.9

Heat capacity (J/kg K)

790

Mechanical module

Top surface

Free

Lateral sides

Roller

Bottom side

Fixed

Volume force

Gravity

Hydraulic module

Top surface

No flow

Lateral sides

No flow

Bottom side

No flow

Volume force

Gravity

Initial value

Hydraulic head = 0

Thermal module

Top side (°C)

25

Lateral sides (°C)

25

Bottom side (°C)

25

Initial temp. (°C)

25

  1. wt% weight percentage with respect to the total weight of the solid phase in CPB