Rock Bolt

Define Rock Bolt for an Analysis model.

Applicable Modules:

General

Standard

Specify a standard for nominal sizes.

Horizontal Spacing

Specify the spacing of the structural members placed in the longitudinal direction.

Section

Shape

The available section shapes are as below:

Rebar

Section Data

Section

Specify the cross-sectional dimensions.

Stiffness

Area

Cross-sectional area.

Material

Material Type

Select material grade for the strand. The material properties can be modified under the Material Data tab.

The available material types are as below:

Rebar

Material Data

Specify the material properties for the element type. The properties may vary with a change in the shape.

Properties

Modulus of Elasticity

The slope of the stress-strain line for a linear isotropic material.

Poisson’s Ratio

The ratio of the radial (or lateral) strain to the vertical strain.

Unit Weight

The weight of material per unit volume.

Thermal Coefficient

The relative change of a physical property when the temperature is changed by 1 K.

Design Strength

Yield Strength  

Reinforcement Diameter

Diameter of the reinforced zone.

Comp. Strength of Grout

Shear Modulus of Grout

Friction Angle of Grout

Grout Thickness