Reinforcement mechanisms of rock bolt : a laboratory investigation

• Main Authors: Mohd. Amin, Mohd. For, Khoo, Kai Siang, Chai, Hui Chon
• Format: Article
• Published: Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM 2004
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery; HE Transportation and Communications; TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/8278/; http://www.gsm.org.my/products/702001-100675-PDF.pdf

The use of rock bolts as rock reinforcement is becoming more popular in Malaysia. However, its effectiveness depends on a number of factors particularly with regards to the technique of installing the bolt. Its reinforcement mechanism also restricts its application for certain modes of instability a...