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Friction rock stabilizer and a method of isolating the same from a bore surface

US4400113A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateJun 13, 1980
Grant dateAug 23, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21D21/0093
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The friction rock stabilizer comprises an elongate element for insertion into an earth structure bore, for stabilizing the earth structure, which has a sheath rendering the stabilizer impervious to chemical attack and, hence, corrosion-resistant. The bore surface isolating method, in an embodiment thereof, comprises interposing a protective or isolating sleeve or lining between the stabilizer and the earth structure bore. The protective or isolating lining provides two benefits: it facilitates movement of the stabilizer into frictional engagement with the bore, by isolating the stabilizer from the rough surface of the bore wall, and also provides a corrosion-resistant sheath to protect the stabilizer, in the bore, from alkaline or acidic mine water, corrosive minerals, and the like.

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