Abstract: Stope roof caving with stope depth and joint distribution taken into account was simulated using RFPA software. The profile of the caved roof is like a parabolic arch and caving height is 40%~60% of excavation advance span. Through comparative analysis, it is indicated that the higher the lateral pressure and the larger the excavation step, the smaller the caving height. The profile of the caved rock mass under high geo-stress changes gradually from parabolic shape to stratiform shape, while that with horizontal and vertical joints changes to be saddle- and tower-shaped, respectively. This work is valuable for productive mining at a low cost, elimination of potential danger and properly induced caving of goaf.