Mechanical Anchors and Rebar Rock Bolts

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Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
Mechanical Anchors ...................................................................................................... 4
Resin Rock Bolts ........................................................................................................... 6
SN-Anchors .................................................................................................................. 8
DYWIDAG THREADBAR

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Accessories ................................................................................................................ 12
Further Information ..................................................................................................... 13
Order Information SN-Anchors ................................................................................... 14
Contents
Introduction
Anchors and rock bolts, which are
commonly assigned the general
term rock bolts, are used for rock
reinforcement in Mining and Tunneling.
Rock bolts limit the loosening of
blocks out of the rock mass and shear
displacements. Furthermore, the
frictional force between individual rock
layers is increased.
Anchors with a variable anchor length
enable pre-tensioning and thus an active
force transmission.
GEWI

Mining Anchors and Mechanical

Anchors Type ALWAG are well-
established systems with variable anchor
lengths. The maximum load-bearing
capacity of these mechanical anchors is
mainly determined by the stability of the
borehole (ground characteristics), the
amount of the pre-tensioning, and the
design of the expansion shell.
Rock bolts such as SN-Anchors or
the DYWIDAG THREADBAR

are fully
grouted over the whole length and are
usually installed untensioned.
Generally, this does not apply to resin
rock bolts, which can be actively pre-
tensioned using resin cartridges with
different curing times.
Which rock bolt system is the best one
to use depends on a variety of factors,
which have to be considered in each
individual case. DYWIDAG-Systems
International has longtime experience in
the development, production and supply
of mechanical anchors and rock bolts.
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Systematic anchoring in underground
Mining and Tunneling
Doweling of rock layers in the hanging
wall
Utility hangers
Simple handling and optimized
installation time
Immediate loading-bearing capacity
Field-proven and reliable anchors
Unproblematic installation in
aquiferous boreholes
Optimized ratio of anchor force
vs. borehole diameter
Steel expansion shell

Different versions available on request

Anchor shaft

Highly ductile GEWI

anchor steel
with continuous clock-wise coarse
thread

Individual delivery lengths on

agreement
Anchor plate

Flat plate with conical through-hole

Anchor nut

Constructed as one-sided convex

hexagonal nut, self-locking nut, or
domed nut
Continuous threaded GEWI

anchor
bars allow exible length adjustments
and posterior extension on site
Expansion sleeves are available for
different borehole diameters
The GEWI

Mining Anchor is approved

for underground application by the
Regional Government Arnsberg,
Dep. 6 Mining and Energy in NRW,
Germany
Mechanical Anchors
Fields of Application
Main Advantages
System Components GEWI

Mining Anchors
Steel expansion shell Anchor shaft
Anchor nut Anchor plate
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Characeristics / Type Unit KS-145 KS-190 KS-220
Nominal diameter [mm] 16.2 18 20
Nominal weight [kg/m] 1.62 2.00 2.46
Nominal cross-section [mm
2
] 207 254 314
Yield stress
1)
[N/mm
2
] 450 670 500
Tensile stress
1)
[N/mm
2
] 700 800 700
Ultimate load
2)
[kN] 145 190 220
Ultimate elongation A
5

1)
[%] 15 15 15
Nut version
3)
[] S, H K K
Borehole diameter
4)
[mm] 34 - 36 44 - 47 44 - 47
Approval file No.
5)
[] 83.18.24.6-2004-9 62.18.24.6-2008-1 83.18.24-6-2001-9
1) Steel tendon
2) Anchor system: anchor bar, plate, and nut
3) H = hex nut, one-sided convex seat, S = stop nut, K = domed nut
4) Standard version expansion shell
5) Regional Government Arnsberg, Dep. 6 Mining and Energy in NRW, Germany
Characteristics Unit Type
Diameter [mm] 16
Thread designation [] M18
Cross-sectional area [mm
2
] 200
Yield strength
2)
[N/mm
2
] 360
Ultimate strength
2)
[N/mm
2
] 690
Ultimate elongation A
5

2)
[%] 11
Ultimate load
3)
[kN] 140
Delivery lengths [mm] 500 - 6,000
1) Mechanical Anchors and expansion shells in other dimensions are available on request, all indicated
values are nominal
2) Round bar tendon
3) Mechanical Anchors with cold-rolled thread, plate, washer, and nut
Drilling of an anchor borehole in
accordance with the specications,
approx. 150 [mm] longer than the
expansion shell anchor when installed
Introduction of the readily assembled
expansion shell anchor into the
borehole - the expansion shell shall t
tight into the borehole
Pre-tensioning via impact screw driver
or adequate driver tool
Optional post grouting using a
factory-tted injection hose
Expansion shell

Expansion shells in versions B38

and B43 available, appropriate for
borehole diameters of 38 and 43 [mm]
Anchor bar

Solid anchor bar, threaded on both

ends

Steel grade E360 according to

EN 10025-2
Plate

Standard version: domed plate with

round hole
Nut and washer

Spherical washers and driver tools

available on request
Other dimensions, steel grades, and
galvanized versions are available on
request
Mechanical Anchors
Specifications GEWI

Mining Anchors
Specifications Mechanical Anchors Type ALWAG
1)
Installation Procedure
System Components Mechanical Anchors Type ALWAG
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Resin Rock Bolts
Systematic rock bolting in
underground Mining
Increase of the load-bearing capacity
of the rock mass, especially in coal
Mining
Standard application for use in
combination with DYWIDAG resin
cartridges
Rock bolt shaft

Mining steel

Optimized thread prole for combined

use with resin cartridges

Pointed, with one-sided cold-rolled

thread
Plate

Domed plate, alternative compatible

versions available on request
Nut

Standard version with DYWIDAG

drive nut (shear pin nut)

DYWIDAG OZ-Nut available on

request

Installation spanners available on

request
All-purpose rock bolt system -
installation in jointed or soft rock
Standardized and eld-proven rock
bolts
Resistant against blasting vibrations
High bolting forces at short bond
lengths
Fields of Application System Components Main Advantages
Specifications
No. Characteristics / Type
1)
Symbol Unit MN16-130 MN18-210 MN20-230 MN25-360
1 Nominal diameter D
a.nom
[mm] 16 18 20 25
2 Thread [mm] M18 M20 M22 M27
3 Nominal cross-section anchor bar
2)
S
0
[mm
2
] 210 316 329 468
4 Nominal weight anchor bar
3)
m [kg/m] 1.67 2.14 2.58 3.67
5 Yield load anchor bar
4)
F
e.nom
[kN] 105 158 164 234
6 Ultimate tensile load anchor bar
4)
F
e.nom
[kN] 134 202 240 341
7 Yield stress anchor bar
5)
R
e.nom
[N/mm
2
] 500 500 500 500
8 Tensile stress anchor bar
5)
R
m.nom
[N/mm
2
] 640 640 730 730
9 Ultimate elongation anchor bar
5)
A
gt
[%] 10 10 10 10
10 Ultimate load anchor system
6)
F
m.A.nom
[kN] 130 210 230 360
11 Wrench size nut SW [mm] 27 30 32 41
12 Delivery lengths
7)
L [mm] 600 - 1,600 600 - 1,600 600 - 2,400 600 - 2,400
1)

Status: 2012-08, note: all values are subject to change; other dimensions and steel grades available on request
2)

Calculated from the nominal weight: S
0
= 10
6
x m / 7,850 [kg/m
3
]
3)

Characteristic fractile value
4)

Calculated from the characteristic load value and nominal weight, rounded
5)

Mining steel type DD-BAR, modulus of elasticity: 210,000 [N/mm
2
]
6)

Nominal value ultimate system load: anchor head with cold-rolled thread, plate, and nut
7)

Off-size lengths are available on request
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Resin Rock Bolts
Reliable indication for a correctly
installed resin rock bolt
Assembly between nut and bolt plate
Available for all resin rock bolt types
Borehole drilling

Manual or automated insertion of the

resin cartridges

Rotary installation of the resin anchor

until the installation depth has been
reached
Activation of the resin cartridge by
mixing the components

Holding time is to be adjusted to the

applied synthetic resin cartridges or
valid installation instructions

Tensioning of the bolts head by

tightening the nut
Corrosion protection of system
components may be provided by hot
dip galvanizing or alternative coatings
Torque Indicators
Installation Procedure
Corrosion Protection
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SN-Anchors
Fields of Application
Field-proven rock bolt system
Effective and standardized installation
Embedding of the tension member in
grout ensures optimal bond strength
Low sensitivity concerning the actual
diameter of the anchor borehole
ALWAGRIP special rib geometry for
optimized bond strength available
on request
Rock bolt shaft

Reinforcement steel B 500 B

according to DIN 488, B 550 B
according to NORM B 4707 or
rock bolt steel FA 650/820

Pointed, with cold-rolled thread at

the far end, including nut and washer

Standard thread length approximately

120 [mm], maximum thread length
200 [mm] available on request

Special ALWAGRIP rib geometry

for increased bond available on
recommendation
Plate

Default bolt plate: domed, with long

hole

Other bolt plates in different

dimensions available on request
Waher and nut

Rock bolt head version with

hemispherical washer available
on request

Optional free bolt length using a

shrink tube
Main Advantages
System Components
Rock bolt shaft
Plate
Washer
and nut
Standard rock bolt head with
plain washer and nut
Rock bolt head with hemispherical
washer, plain washer, and nut
SN-Anchors, also known as mortar
embedded concrete reinforcement
steel anchors or Store-Norfors-Anchors
(named after the rst place of installation),
are used for rock reinforcement in
underground Mining and Tunneling.
The DYWIDAG THREADBAR

is mainly
used for special underground bolting
works as well as for underpinnings or
as utility hanger.
For special requirements in Tunneling,
especially rock reinforcement in squeezing
ground and large displacements directly
after bolt installation, DSI also offers
SN-Anchors with ALWAGRIP special rib
geometry for an increased load-bearing
capacity.
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SN-Anchors
Borehole drilling
Filling of the boreholes with mortar
Manual insertion of SN-Anchors into
the pre-lled boreholes, xation in
the borehole using a wedge or
similar device
Curing time is to be adjusted to the
applied grout or valid installation
instructions
Tensioning of the bolts head by
tightening the nut
Installation procedure
Specifications
Compatible domed plates
No. Characteristics / Type
1)
Symbol Unit SN20-180 SN25-250 SN25-330 SN28-330
1 Nominal diameter D
a.nom
[mm] 20 25 25 28
2 Thread [mm] M21 M26 M26 M30
3 Nominal cross-section anchor bar
2)
S
0
[mm
2
] 315 490 490 615
4 Nominal weight anchor bar
3)
m [kg/m] 2.47 3.85 3.85 4.83
5 Yield load anchor bar
4)
F
e.nom
[kN] 173 245 319 308
6 Ultimate tensile load anchor bar
4)
F
m.s.nom
[kN] 190 260 340 330
7 Yield stress anchor bar
5)
R
e.nom
[N/mm
2
] 550 500 650 500
8 Tensile stress anchor bar
6)
R
m.s.nom
[N/mm
2
] 594 540 820 540
9 Ultimate elongation anchor bar
5)
A
gt
[%] 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
10 Ultimate load anchor system
7)
F
m.A.nom
[kN] 180 250 330 330
11 Wrench size nut SW [mm] 36 41 41 46
12 Delivery lengths
8)
L [mm] 1,000 - 12,000 1,000 - 12,000 1,000 - 12,000 1,000 - 12,000
1)

Status: 2012-06, note: all values are subject to change; other dimensions and steel grades available on request
2)

Calculated from the nominal weight: S
0
= 10
6
x m / 7,850 [kg/m
3
]
3)

Characteristic fractile value
4)

Calculated from the characteristic load value and nominal weight, rounded
5)

Reinforcement steel B 500 B according to DIN 488, B 550 B according to NORM B 4707 or rock bolt steel FA 650/820,
modulus of elasticity: 210,000 [N/mm
2
]
6) Calculated from the ratio R
m
/R
e
or according to manufacturer specications
7)

Nominal value ultimate system load: anchor head with cold-rolled thread, plate, washer, and nut
8)

Off-size lengths are available on request
Characteristics / Type Symbol Unit SN20-180 SN25-250 SN25-330 SN28-330
Length L [mm] 150 200 200 200
Wall thickness s [mm] 8 10 12 12
Height H [mm] 32.5 32.5 32.5 32.5
Width center boring D1 [mm] 23 28 28 32
Length center boring D2 [mm] 28 38 38 42
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250
200
150
100
50
0 25 50 75 100
SN-Anchors
According to the guideline RVS 8T,
Federal Minstry for Transport,
Innovation and Technology, Austria
The rib geometry of conventional
SN-Anchors is in accordance with
the regulations of concrete steel
reinforcement
Ground deformations in Tunneling
usually occur immediately after the
installation of SN-Anchors, which is
why the requirements for bond strength
development differs from reinforced
concrete construction
Development of ALWAGRIP special
rib geometry in accordance with
the requirements for SN-Anchors in
Tunneling, especially in squeezing
ground conditions
Obtained rib area between 0.02 and 0.04
(cf. RVS 8T, Federal Ministry for Transport,
Innovation and Technology, Austria)
Material characteristics of SN-Anchors
with ALWAGRIP special rib geometry
are considerably better than for similar
anchors and rock bolts with concrete
reinforcement ribbing
The advantages of using a steel grade
with higher yield strength are observable
after a curing time of 12 hours
Examination of the inner bond for two
different anchor steel types depending
on curing time
Results of pull-out tests after
12 hours curing time, bond length
500 [mm]
ALWAGRIP Special Rib Geometry
T
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n
s
i
o
n

f
o
r
c
e

[
k
N
]
Displacement [mm]
Rock bolt steel 25 [mm] FA 650/820 with ALWAGRIP special rib geometry
concrete rib steel 25 [mm] B 500 B
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DYWIDAG THREADBAR

Optimized ratio of anchor force to

borehole diameter
Continuous threaded bar allows length
adjustment and subsequent extension
on-site
Wear-resistant coarse thread according
to the requirements in underground
construction
GEWI

bar

With right or left hand coarse thread

Optional extension using couplings

Plate

Domed or at
Nut

Domed or hexagonal version

Eye bolts available on request

Double corrosion-protected version
and free length systems with jacket
tube available on request
Main Advantages
System Components
Specifications
Type
Nominal diameter
[mm]
Cross-sectional
area [mm
2
]
Yield strength
[N/mm
2
]
Tensile strength
[N/mm
2
]
Yield load
[kN]
Ultimate load
[kN]
GEWI

- left-
hand thread
16 201 500 550 101 111
20 314 500 550 157 173
25 491 500 550 246 270
28 616 500 550 308 339
32 804 500 550 402 442
40 1,257 500 550 628 691
50 1,963 500 550 982 1,080
GEWI

Plus -
right-hand
thread
18 254 670 800 170 204
22 380 670 800 255 304
25 491 670 800 329 393
28 616 670 800 413 493
30 707 670 800 474 565
35 962 670 800 645 770
43 1,452 670 800 973 1,162
57.5 2,597 670 800 1,740 2,077
Nut Plate
GEWI

bar
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Accessories
Standard version: domed or at plate
Steel grade S235 according to EN 10025-2
Custom-specic lugs for domed plates
Special plates are available on request
Plates
Length
[mm]
Width
[mm]
Wall thickness
[mm]
Version
1)
150 150 8 C / W
150 150 10 C / W
180 180 8 C / W
200 200 10 C / W
200 200 12 C / W
250 250 12 W
1) C ... cold formed calotte with oval breakout (long hole);
W ... warm formed calotte with round breakout (round hole)
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Accessories
Cable and bar truss systems
Sliding nuts for anchors and rock bolts
Angle compensation discs and plates
Load indicators
Spacers
Dollies and spanners
System components in galvanized or duplex-coated versions
Mortar-Mixing pump and injection adaptors
Pull testing equipment for all types of anchors and rock bolts
Custom-specific accessories available on request
Further References
DIN 21521-1,2: Rock bolts for mining
and tunnel support
DSIs installation guidelines for
anchors and rock bolts
DIN 21521-1,2: Rock bolts for mining
and tunnelling
EN 14490: Implementation of works in
foundation engineering soil nailing
Federal Ministry of Transportation,
Innovation and Technology (Ed.):
Guidelines and regulations for road
building: RVS 8T Technical contract
conditions tunneling. 2004-08
Payer, M., Maydl, P.:
Inspection report Pull-out tests of
SN-Anchors. Order-No.: 77.645/08,
Test date: 2008-04-22 - 2008-06-13.
Technical Examination and Research
Center for stability and material tests,
Graz Technical University. Graz, Austria,
2008
Schubert, W. (Ed.):
Recommendation Fully mortared
rock bolts (SN-Anchors) Special Rib
Geometry and requirements for the
mortar; Institute of Rock Mechanics
and Tunnelling; Graz, Austria, 1997-07
Blmel, M.:
Bearing load of rock bolts in squeezing
rock mass, Proceedings ISRM
International Symposium EUROCK 96
Turin, Italy, Balkema Rotterdam, 1996
Blmel, M.; Schweiger, H.F.; Golser, H.:
Effect of Rib Geometry on the
Mechanical Behaviour of Grouted
Rock Bolts, Proc. of World Tunnel
Congress 97, 23
rd
General Assembly
of the International Tunnelling Ass.,
Vienna, Austria, 1997
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Order Information SN-Anchors
Article Description Article No.
SN-Anchor SN20-180, L = 2,000 [mm] 201310181020
SN-Anchor SN20-180, L = 3,000 [mm] 201310181030
SN-Anchor SN20-180, L = 4,000 [mm] 201310181040
SN-Anchor SN20-180, L = 6,000 [mm] 201310181060
SN-Anchor SN20-180, L = 8,000 [mm] 201310181080
SN-Anchor Domed plate SN20, 150x150x08-023 [mm] 201340012008
SN-Anchor Domed plate SN20, 200x200x10-023 [mm] 201340013010
SN-Anchor Nut M21, SW 36 [mm] 201320011036
SN-Anchor Coupling M21-M21 201330011000
SN-Anchor Hemispherical washer M21, d. 23 [mm] 201350010000
SN-Anchor SN25-250, L = 2,000 [mm] 201910251020
SN-Anchor SN25-250, L = 3,000 [mm] 201910251030
SN-Anchor SN25-250, L = 4,000 [mm] 201910251040
SN-Anchor SN25-250, L = 6,000 [mm] 201910251060
SN-Anchor SN25-250, L = 8,000 [mm] 201910251080
SN-Anchor SN25-330, L = 2,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP 201910332020
SN-Anchor SN25-330, L = 3,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP 201910332030
SN-Anchor SN25-330, L = 4,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP 201910332040
SN-Anchor SN25-330, L = 6,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP 201910332060
SN-Anchor SN25-330, L = 8,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP 201910332080
SN-Anchor Nut M26, SW 41 [mm] 201920011041
SN-Anchor Coupling M26-M26, L = 90 [mm] 201930011000
SN-Anchor Hemispherical washer M26, d. 26 [mm] 201950010000
SN-Anchor Domed plate SN25, 150x150x08-028 [mm] 201940012008
SN-Anchor Domed plate SN25, 150x150x10-028 [mm] 201940012010
SN-Anchor Domed plate SN25, 200x200x10-028 [mm] 201940013010
SN-Anchor Domed plate SN25, 200x200x12-028 [mm] 201940013012
SN-Anchor SN28-330, L = 2,000 [mm] 202110331020
SN-Anchor SN28-330, L = 3,000 [mm] 202110331030
SN-Anchor SN28-330, L = 4,000 [mm] 202110331040
SN-Anchor SN28-330, L = 6,000 [mm] 202110331060
SN-Anchor SN28-330, L = 8,000 [mm] 202110331080
SN-Anchor Nut M30, SW 46 [mm] 202120011046
SN-Anchor Coupling M30-M30 202130011000
SN-Anchor Hemispherical washer M30, d. 30 [mm] 202150010000
SN-Anchor Domed plate SN28, 200x200x10-032 [mm] 202140013010
SN-Anchor Domed plate SN28, 200x200x12-032 [mm] 202140013012
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DYWIDAG-Systems International GmbH
Alfred-Wagner-Strasse 1
4061 Pasching/Linz, Austria
Phone +43-7229-610 49 0
Fax +43-7229-610 49 80
E-mail alwag@dywidag-systems.at
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Please note:
This brochure serves basic information
purposes only. Technical data and information
provided herein shall be considered
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without notice. We do not assume any liability
for losses or damages attributed to the use
of this technical data and any improper
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