Factors influencing the quality of encapsulation in rock bolting
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Article Title | Factors influencing the quality of encapsulation in rock bolting |
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ERA Journal ID | 4070 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Aziz, Naj (Author), Craig, Peter (Author), Mirzaghorbanali, Ali (Author) and Nemcik, Jan (Author) |
Journal Title | Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering |
Journal Citation | 49 (8), pp. 3189-3203 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | Austria |
ISSN | 0723-2632 |
1434-453X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-016-0973-5 |
Abstract | Bolt installation quality is influenced by various factors, some are well known and others are less recognised. A programme of field and laboratory studies was undertaken to examine various factors of relevance to the load transfer mechanism between the bolt, resin and rock to ensure test methods truly represent field performance. Short encapsulation tests were undertaken as part of the Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) funded project (C21011) with the ultimate aim of developing standard test methods for assessing bolt encapsulation with chemical resin anchor installations. The field study consisted of a series of Short Encapsulation Pull Tests (SEPT) carried out in three mines with different geological conditions to determine the most representative and practical method of SEPT. Additional field work included installation of bolts into threaded steel tubes for subsequent removal and laboratory evaluation. A series of pull tests was carried out by installing bolts in overhead rig mounted sandstone block, cast in concrete with controlled encapsulation length. Factors of importance considered included; borehole diameter, resin annulus thickness, installation time (including bolt spin to the back and ‘‘spin at back’’), the effect of gloving and hole over drill. It was found that the borehole diameter had a detrimental effect on the encapsulation bonding strength. Bolt installation time of approximately 10 s constituted an acceptable time for effective bolt installation and within the resin manufacturers recommended time of 14 s. Maintaining constant length of encapsulation was paramount for obtaining consistency and repeatability of the test results. Finally, a numerical simulation study was carried out to assess the capabilities of FLAC 2D software in simulating the pull testing of rock bolts. |
Keywords | rock bolt, pull testing, encapsulation quality |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400502. Civil geotechnical engineering |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Wollongong |
Jennmar Australia, New South Wales | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3xw2/factors-influencing-the-quality-of-encapsulation-in-rock-bolting
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