Sandvik Rock Tools, Inc.

The Tensar Corporation

Joseph C Zelanko

Timothy J Shean

John E Steffenino

Ronald L Paxton

C Dempsey Holstein, Jr

Provided is a novel rock bolt anchoring system and a method of use thereof. The reactive grouting system, comprises: (a) a resin component containing an unsaturated polyester resin; and (b) a catalyst component separated from the polyester resin. The catalyst component comprises a catalyst effective to cross-link the polyester resin and a filler having a proportion of particles having a size of from 0.01 to 100 (preferably from 0.5 to 50 .mu.m) and a mean particle size of 1 to 5 .mu.m (preferably 3 to 5 .mu.m). The system has particular applicability in the anchoring of mine bolts, facilitates installation of a reinforcing member, and is exceptionally fast in and strong upon curing.

Filler-containing rock bolt anchoring system and method of preparation

A mine tunnel ventilation control device and method for constructing same quickly with an easily transportable matrix material to provide a rigid flame retardant barrier wall. The air flow stopping includes a peripheral frame extending about and across a tunnel opening to which is secured a matrix material, preferably in the form of a composite including a sheet of very strong grid material, such as a biaxially oriented integral geogrid or the like, bonded to a sheet of a textile material, such as a non-woven, needle punched, geofabric or the like which spans the apertures of the geogrid. At least one side of the matrix material, and preferably both sides, are covered with a sealant composition to prevent passage of air through the mine stopping and to develop structural rigidity.

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Cranberry Township, PA, United States of America

Joseph C Zelanko