DOI: 10. 7672 / sgjs2026010106
With the exploitation of coal resources in the western region of China gradually advancing tothe deep, the design and construction of vertical shafts in complex surrounding rock environments arefacing unprecedented challenges. Combined with the theory of small hole expansion in geotechnicalmedium, the mechanical behavior of surrounding rock during unloading is analyzed based on thecharacteristics of viscoelastic⁃plastic surrounding rock, and a method for analyzing the synergistic bearingcapacity of shaft lining and surrounding rock considering time effect and water pressure effect isconstructed. The complex mechanism of interaction between shaft lining and surrounding rock wasrevealed by studying the comprehensive influence of surrounding rock properties, buried depth of strata,water pressure of the outer wall, and other factors on shaft lining load. Aiming at the unique geologicalconditions and engineering requirements in the western region of China, an optimization design method ofshaft wall considering the safety factor of the shaft is proposed, which provides solid theoretical andtechnical support for ensuring mine safety.