OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1996 · 145 citations · 0 references
Geotechnical EngineeringBuried Structure EngineeringCable BoltingEngineeringUndergroundingUnderground InfrastructureUnderground SpaceCivil EngineeringTunnelingSupport System DesignGeomechanicsTrenchless TechnologyConstruction ManagementUnderground ConstructionStructural MechanicsConstruction EngineeringUnderground MinesMining Industry
The handbook reviews cable bolting theory and practice for underground mine support, summarizing current research on bolt type selection and support system design. It details installation, quality control, crew training, and practical assessment techniques for support performance and design verification. Recent innovations in cable bolting are described. The handbook contains 300 references.
This handbook covers the theory and practice of cable bolting for support of underground excavations, with emphasis on applications to the mining industry. Recent innovations in cable bolting are described. Current research on cable bolt type selection and support system design is summarized. Installation, quality control procedures, crew training and management, and practical techniques for assessment of support performance and design verification are included. 300 refs.