Mechanical Anchors and Rebar Rock Bolts

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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 GEWI® Mining Anchors and Mechanical Generally, this does not apply to resin
commonly assigned the general Anchors Type ALWAG are well- rock bolts, which can be actively pre-
term ”rock bolts”, are used for rock established systems with variable anchor tensioned using resin cartridges with
reinforcement in Mining and Tunneling. lengths. The maximum load-bearing different curing times.
Rock bolts limit the loosening of capacity of these mechanical anchors
blocks out of the rock mass and shear is mainly determined by the stability Which rock bolt system is the best one
displacements. Furthermore, the of the borehole, the amount of the to use depends on a variety of factors,
frictional force between individual rock pre-tensioning, and the design of the which have to be considered in each
layers is increased. expansion shell. individual case. DYWIDAG-Systems
International has longtime experience in
Anchors with a variable anchor length Rock bolts such as SN-Anchors or the development, production and supply
enable pre-tensioning and thus an active the DYWIDAG THREADBAR® are fully of mechanical anchors and rock bolts.
force transmission. grouted over the whole length and are
usually installed untensioned.

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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
■■ Anchor plate
■ Flat plate with conical through-hole
■■ Anchor nut
■ Constructed as one-sided convex

thread hexagonal nut, self-locking nut, or

■ Individual delivery lengths upon domed nut
agreement

Steel expansion shell Anchor shaft

Anchor plate Anchor nut

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Specifications GEWI® Mining Anchors

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 [mm2] 207 254 314
Yield stress 1) [N/mm2] 450 670 500
Tensile stress 1) [N/mm2] 700 800 700
Ultimate load 2) [kN] 145 190 220
Ultimate elongation A5 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) Bezirksregierung Arnsberg, Abt. 6 Bergbau und Energie, NRW

System Components Mechanical Anchors Type ALWAG

■■ Expansion shell ■■ Plate ■■ Other dimensions, steel grades, and
■ Expansion shells in versions B38 ■ Standard version: domed plate with galvanized versions are available on
and B43 available, appropriate for round hole request
borehole diameters of 38 and 43 mm ■■ Nut and washer
■■ Anchor bar ■ Spherical washers and driver tools
■ Solid anchor bar, threaded on both available on request
ends
■ Steel grade E360 according to

EN 10025-2

Specifications Mechanical Anchors Type ALWAG 1) Installation Procedure

Diameter [mm] 16 ■■ Drilling of an anchor borehole in

Thread designation [—] M18 accordance with the specifications,
Cross-sectional area [mm2] 200 approx. 150 [mm] longer than the
Yield strength 2) [N/mm2] 360 expansion shell anchor when installed
Ultimate strength 2) [N/mm2] 690
■■ Introduction of the readily assembled
Ultimate elongation A5 2) [%] 11
Ultimate load 3) [kN] 140
expansion shell anchor into the
Delivery lengths [mm] 500 - 6,000 borehole - the expansion shell shall fit
tight into the borehole
1) Mechanical Anchors and expansion shells in other dimensions are available on request, all indicated
■■ Pre-tensioning via impact screw driver
values are nominal
2) Round bar tendon
or adequate driver tool
3) Mechanical Anchors with cold-rolled thread, plate, washer, and nut ■■ Optional post grouting using a
factory-fitted injection hose

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Resin Rock Bolts

Fields of Application Main Advantages System Components

■■ 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
■■ Adaptable rock bolt system - ■■ Rock bolt shaft
installation in jointed or soft rock ■ Mining steel
■ Optimized thread profile for combined
■■ Standardized and field-proven rock
bolts use with resin cartridges
■ Pointed, with one-sided cold-rolled
■■ Resistant against blasting vibrations
thread
■■ High bolting forces at short bond
■■ Plate
lengths ■ 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. Characteristics/Type 1) Symbol Unit MN16-130 MN18-210 MN20-230 MN25-360

1 Nominal diameter Da.nom [mm] 16 18 20 25
2 Thread – [mm] M18 M20 M22 M27
3 Nominal cross-section anchor bar 2) S0 [mm2] 210 316 329 468
4 Nominal weight anchor bar 3) m [kg/m] 1.67 2.14 2.58 3.67
5 Yield stress anchor bar 4) Feh.nom [kN] 105 158 164 234
6 Yield load anchor bar 4) Fm.s.nom [kN] 134 202 240 341
7 Tensile stress anchor bar 5) Reh.nom [N/mm2] 500 500 500 500
8 Ultimate tensile load anchor bar 5) Rm.s.nom [N/mm2] 640 640 730 730
9 Ultimate elongation anchor bar 5) Agt [%] 10 10 10 10
10 Ultimate load anchor system 6) Fm.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: 2012-06, 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

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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 bolt’s head by

tightening the nut

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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, The DYWIDAG THREADBAR® is mainly
especially rock reinforcement in squeezing used for special underground bolting
ground and large displacements directly works as well as for underpinnings or
after bolt installation, DSI also offers as utility hanger.
SN-Anchors with ALWAGRIP special rib
geometry for an increased load-bearing
capacity.

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

Rock bolt shaft Standard rock bolt head with

plain washer and nut

Washer
Plate and nut

■■ Rock bolt shaft ■■ Plate

■ Reinforcement steel B 500 B ■ Default bolt plate: domed, with long

according to DIN 488, B 550 B hole

according to ÖNORM B 4707 or ■ Other bolt plates in different

rock bolt steel FA 650/820 dimensions available on request

■ Sharpened, with cold-rolled thread at
■■ Waher and nut
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
■ 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

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SN-Anchors

Specifications SN-Anchors

No. Characteristics/Type 1) Symbol Unit SN20-180 SN25-250 SN25-330 SN28-330

1 Nominal diameter Da.nom [mm] 20 25 25 28
2 Thread – [mm] M21 M26 M26 M30
3 Nominal cross-section anchor bar 2) S0 [mm2] 315 490 490 615
4 Nominal weight anchor bar 3) m [kg/m] 2.47 3.85 3.85 4.83
5 Yield stress anchor bar 4) Feh.nom [kN] 173 245 319 308
6 Yield load anchor bar 4) Fm.s.nom [kN] 190 260 340 330
7 Tensile stress anchor bar 5) Reh.nom [N/mm2] 550 500 650 500
8 Ultimate tensile load anchor bar 6) Rm.s.nom [N/mm2] 594 540 820 540
9 Ultimate elongation anchor bar 5) Agt [%] 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
10 Ultimate load anchor system 7) Fm.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: 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 ÖNORM 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 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

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 bolt’s head by
tightening the nut

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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
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■■ 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 ■■ Results of pull-out tests after
between two different anchor steel 12 hours curing time, bond length
types depending on curing time 500 [mm]
250
200
Pull force [kN]
150
100
50
0
0 25 50 75 100
Displacement [mm]
Rock bolt steel Ø 25 mm FA 650/820 with ALWAGRIP special rib geometry
concrete rib steel Ø 25 mm B 500 B
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DYWIDAG THREADBAR®

Nut Plate Main Advantages

■■ 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
■■ Plate ■■ Double corrosion-protected
■ Domed or flat construction and free length systems
with jacket tube available upon request
■■ Nut
■ Domed or hexagonal version
■ Eye bolts available on request

Specifications

Nominal diameter Cross-sectional Yield strength Tensile strength Yield load Ultimate load
Type
[mm] area [mm2] [N/mm2] [N/mm2] [kN] [kN]
16 201 500 550 101 111
20 314 500 550 157 173
25 491 500 550 246 270
GEWI® - left-
28 616 500 550 308 339
hand thread
32 804 500 550 402 442
40 1,257 500 550 628 691
50 1,963 500 550 982 1,080
18 254 670 800 170 204
22 380 670 800 255 304
25 491 670 800 329 393
GEWI® Plus -
28 616 670 800 413 493
right-hand
30 707 670 800 474 565
thread
35 962 670 800 645 770
43 1,452 670 800 973 1,162
57.5 2,597 670 800 1,740 2,077

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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 Width Wall thickness

Version 1)
[mm] [mm] [mm]
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

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
■■ DSI’s 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
■■ Blümel, M.:
Bearing load of rock bolts in squeezing
rock mass, Proceedings ISRM
International Symposium EUROCK ´96
Turin, Balkema Rotterdam, 1996
■■ Blümel, 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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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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