Mechanical Anchors and Rebar Rock Bolts

Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
Mechanical Anchors ...................................................................................................... 4
Resin Rock Bolts ........................................................................................................... 6
SN-Anchors .................................................................................................................. 8
DYWIDAG THREADBAR........................................................................................... 11
Accessories ................................................................................................................ 12
Further Information ..................................................................................................... 13
Order Information SN-Anchors ................................................................................... 14

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.

GEWI Mining Anchors and Mechanical

Anchors Type ALWAG are wellestablished systems with variable anchor
lengths. The maximum load-bearing
capacity of these mechanical anchors
is mainly determined by the stability
of the borehole, the amount of the
pre-tensioning, and the design of the
expansion shell.

Anchors with a variable anchor length

enable pre-tensioning and thus an active
force transmission.

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 pretensioned 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.

Mechanical Anchors

Fields of Application
Systematic anchoring in underground
Mining and Tunneling
Doweling of rock layers in the hanging
wall
Utility hangers

Main Advantages
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

Continuous threaded anchor bars

allow flexible 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

System Components GEWI Mining Anchors

Steel expansion shell
Anchor shaft
Highly ductile GEWI anchor steel
with continuous clock-wise coarse
thread
Individual delivery lengths upon
agreement

Steel expansion shell

Anchor plate
Flat plate with conical through-hole
Anchor nut
Constructed as one-sided convex
hexagonal nut, self-locking nut, or
domed nut

Anchor shaft

Anchor plate

Anchor nut

Mechanical Anchors

Specifications GEWI Mining Anchors

Characeristics/Type
Nominal diameter
Nominal weight
Nominal cross-section
Yield stress 1)
Tensile stress 1)
Ultimate load 2)
Ultimate elongation A5 1)
Nut version 3)
Borehole diameter 4)
Approval file No. 5)

Unit
[mm]
[kg/m]
[mm2]
[N/mm2]
[N/mm2]
[kN]
[%]
[]
[mm]
[]

KS-145
16.2
1.62
207
450
700
145
15
S, H
34 - 36
83.18.24.6-2004-9

KS-190
18
2.00
254
670
800
190
15
K
44 - 47
62.18.24.6-2008-1

KS-220
20
2.46
314
500
700
220
15
K
44 - 47
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) Bezirksregierung Arnsberg, Abt. 6 Bergbau und Energie, NRW

System Components Mechanical Anchors Type ALWAG

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

Specifications Mechanical Anchors Type ALWAG 1)

Diameter
Thread designation
Cross-sectional area
Yield strength 2)
Ultimate strength 2)
Ultimate elongation A5 2)
Ultimate load 3)
Delivery lengths

Other dimensions, steel grades, and

galvanized versions are available on
request

[mm]
[]
[mm2]
[N/mm2]
[N/mm2]
[%]
[kN]
[mm]

Installation Procedure
16
M18
200
360
690
11
140
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 specifications,
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 fit
tight into the borehole
Pre-tensioning via impact screw driver
or adequate driver tool
Optional post grouting using a
factory-fitted injection hose

Resin Rock Bolts

Fields of Application

Main Advantages

System Components

Systematic rock bolting in

underground Mining

Adaptable rock bolt system installation in jointed or soft rock

Increase of the load-bearing capacity

of the rock mass, especially in coal
Mining

Standardized and field-proven rock

bolts

Standard application for use in

combination with DYWIDAG resin
cartridges

High bolting forces at short bond

lengths

Rock bolt shaft

Mining steel
Optimized thread profile for combined
use with resin cartridges
Pointed, with one-sided cold-rolled
thread

Resistant against blasting vibrations

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

Specifications
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Characteristics/Type 1)
Nominal diameter
Thread
Nominal cross-section anchor bar 2)
Nominal weight anchor bar 3)
Yield stress anchor bar 4)
Yield load anchor bar 4)
Tensile stress anchor bar 5)
Ultimate tensile load anchor bar 5)
Ultimate elongation anchor bar 5)
Ultimate load anchor system 6)
Wrench size nut
Delivery lengths 7)

Symbol
Da.nom

S0
m
Feh.nom
Fm.s.nom
Reh.nom
Rm.s.nom
Agt
Fm.A.nom
SW
L

Unit
[mm]
[mm]
[mm2]
[kg/m]
[kN]
[kN]
[N/mm2]
[N/mm2]
[%]
[kN]
[mm]
[mm]

MN16-130
16
M18
210
1.67
105
134
500
640
10
130
27
600 - 1,600

MN18-210
18
M20
316
2.14
158
202
500
640
10
210
30
600 - 1,600

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: S0 = 106 x m / 7,850 [kg/m3]
3) Characteristic fractile value
4) Calculated from the characteristic load value and nominal weight, rounded
5) Mining steel type DD-BAR, modulus of elasticity: 205,000 [N/mm2]
6) Nominal value ultimate system load: anchor head with cold-rolled thread, plate, and nut
7) Off-size lengths are available on request

MN20-230
20
M22
329
2.58
164
240
500
730
10
230
32
600 - 2,400

MN25-360
25
M27
468
3.67
234
341
500
730
10
360
41
600 - 2,400

Resin Rock Bolts

Torque Indicators
Reliable indication for a correctly
installed resin rock bolt
Assembly between nut and bolt plate
Available for all resin rock bolt types

Corrosion Protection
Corrosion protection of system
components may be provided by hot
dip galvanizing or alternative coatings

Installation Procedure
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

SN-Anchors

Fields of Application
SN-Anchors, also known as mortar
embedded concrete reinforcement
steel anchors or Store-Norfors-Anchors
(named after the first place of installation),
are used for rock reinforcement in
underground Mining and Tunneling.

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.

The DYWIDAG THREADBAR is mainly

used for special underground bolting
works as well as for underpinnings or
as utility hanger.

Main Advantages
Field-proven rock bolt system
Effective and standardized installation
Embedding of the tension member
in grout guarantees optimal bond
strength
Low sensitivity concerning the actual
diameter of the anchor borehole
ALWAGRIP special rib geometry for
optimized bond strength available
on request

System Components
Standard rock bolt head with
plain washer and nut

Rock bolt shaft

Plate

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
Sharpened, 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 upon
recommendation

Washer
and nut

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

Rock bolt head with hemispherical

washer, plain washer, and nut

SN-Anchors

Specifications SN-Anchors
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Characteristics/Type 1)
Nominal diameter
Thread
Nominal cross-section anchor bar 2)
Nominal weight anchor bar 3)
Yield stress anchor bar 4)
Yield load anchor bar 4)
Tensile stress anchor bar 5)
Ultimate tensile load anchor bar 6)
Ultimate elongation anchor bar 5)
Ultimate load anchor system 7)
Wrench size nut
Delivery lengths 8)

Symbol
Da.nom

S0
m
Feh.nom
Fm.s.nom
Reh.nom
Rm.s.nom
Agt
Fm.A.nom
SW
L

Unit
[mm]
[mm]
[mm2]
[kg/m]
[kN]
[kN]
[N/mm2]
[N/mm2]
[%]
[kN]
[mm]
[mm]

SN20-180
SN25-250
SN25-330
SN28-330
20
25
25
28
M21
M26
M26
M30
315
490
490
615
2.47
3.85
3.85
4.83
173
245
319
308
190
260
340
330
550
500
650
500
594
540
820
540
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
180
250
330
330
36
41
41
46
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: S0 = 106 x m / 7,850 [kg/m3]
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: 205,000 [N/mm2]
6) Calculated from the ratio Rm/Reh or according to manufacturer specifications
7) Nominal value ultimate system load: anchor head with cold-rolled thread, plate, washer, and nut
8) Off-size lengths are available on request

Compatible domed plates

Characteristics/Type
Length
Wall thickness
Height
Width center boring
Length center boring

Symbol
L
s
H
D1
D2

Unit
[mm]
[mm]
[mm]
[mm]
[mm]

SN20-180
150
8
32.5
23
28

SN25-250
200
10
32.5
28
38

SN25-330
200
12
32.5
28
38

SN28-330
200
12
32.5
32
42

Installation procedure
Borehole drilling
Filling of the boreholes with mortar
Manual insertion of SN-Anchors into
the pre-filled boreholes, fixation 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

SN-Anchors

ALWAGRIP Special Rib Geometry

According to the guideline RVS 8T,
Federal Minstry for Transport, Innovation
and Technology, Austria
Installation Procedure
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 24 hours

Examination of the inner bond

between two different anchor steel
types depending on curing time

Results of pull-out tests after

12 hours curing time, bond length
500 [mm]

250

Pull force [kN]

200

150

100

50

25

50

75

100

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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SN-Anchors

DYWIDAG THREADBAR

Nut

Main Advantages

Plate

Optimized ratio of anchor force to

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

GEWI bar

System Components
GEWI bar
With right or left hand coarse thread
Optional extension using couplings

Double corrosion-protected
construction and free length systems
with jacket tube available upon request

Plate
Domed or flat
Nut
Domed or hexagonal version
Eye bolts available on request

Specifications
Type

GEWI - lefthand thread

GEWI Plus right-hand

thread

Nominal diameter
[mm]

Cross-sectional
area [mm2]

Yield strength
[N/mm2]

Tensile strength
[N/mm2]

Yield load
[kN]

Ultimate load
[kN]

16
20
25
28
32
40
50
18
22
25
28
30
35
43
57.5

201
314
491
616
804
1,257
1,963
254
380
491
616
707
962
1,452
2,597

500
500
500
500
500
500
500
670
670
670
670
670
670
670
670

550
550
550
550
550
550
550
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800

101
157
246
308
402
628
982
170
255
329
413
474
645
973
1,740

111
173
270
339
442
691
1,080
204
304
393
493
565
770
1,162
2,077

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Accessories

Plates
Standard version: domed or flat plate
Steel grade S235 according to EN 10025-1
Custom-specific lugs for domed plates
Special plates are available upon request

Length
[mm]

Width
[mm]

Wall thickness
[mm]

Version 1)

150
150
180
200
200
250

150
150
180
200
200
250

8
10
8
10
12
12

C/W
C/W
C/W
C/W
C/W
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

Custom-specific accessories available upon request

Cable and bar truss systems
Domed ball washers
Sliding nuts for anchors and rock bolts
Angle compensation discs and plates
Roof trusses and underpinnings
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

Further References
DIN 21521
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,
Technical University of Graz. Graz,
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, 1997-07

Blmel, M.:
Bearing load of rock bolts in squeezing
rock mass, Proceedings ISRM
International Symposium EUROCK 96
Turin, Balkema Rotterdam, 1996
Blmel, M.; Schweiger, H.F.; Golser, H.:
Effect of Rib Geometry on the
Mechanical Behaviour of Grouted
Rock Bolts, World Tunnel Congress 97,
23rd General Assembly of the
International Tunnelling Ass., Vienna,
1997

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SN20-180, L = 2,000 [mm]

SN20-180, L = 3,000 [mm]
SN20-180, L = 4,000 [mm]
SN20-180, L = 6,000 [mm]
SN20-180, L = 8,000 [mm]
Domed plate SN20, 150x150x08-023 [mm]
Domed plate SN20, 200x200x10-023 [mm]
Nut M21, SW 36 [mm]
Coupling M21-M21
Hemispherical washer M21, d. 23 [mm]
SN25-250, L = 2,000 [mm]
SN25-250, L = 3,000 [mm]
SN25-250, L = 4,000 [mm]
SN25-250, L = 6,000 [mm]
SN25-250, L = 8,000 [mm]
SN25-330, L = 2,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP
SN25-330, L = 3,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP
SN25-330, L = 4,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP
SN25-330, L = 6,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP
SN25-330, L = 8,000 [mm], ALWAGRIP
Nut M26, SW 41 [mm]
Coupling M26-M26, L = 90 [mm]
Hemispherical washer M26, d. 26 [mm]
Domed plate SN25, 150x150x08-028 [mm]
Domed plate SN25, 150x150x10-028 [mm]
Domed plate SN25, 200x200x10-028 [mm]
Domed plate SN25, 200x200x12-028 [mm]
SN28-330, L = 2,000 [mm]
SN28-330, L = 3,000 [mm]
SN28-330, L = 4,000 [mm]
SN28-330, L = 6,000 [mm]
SN28-330, L = 8,000 [mm]
Nut M30, SW 46 [mm]
Coupling M30-M30
Hemispherical washer M30, d. 30 [mm]
Domed plate SN28, 200x200x10-032 [mm]
Domed plate SN28, 200x200x12-032 [mm]

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