Download or read book Rock bolting: Theory and application in mining and underground construction written by Ove Stephansson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-06-23 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This includes the Proceedings of the international symposium, Abisko, Sweden, 28 August-2 September 1983. Rock bolts today represent the dominant support system in mines and underground structures. Some results and experiences are discussed to give a better understanding of the strength of individual rock bolts and systems of bolts, and the interaction between bolts and rock masses of various types. Topics covered are as follows: rock bolting in theory and experiments; design principles and experience; and ground control and instrumentation: cable bolting.