Roofbolt
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004930
A steel rod or bar installed into the roof of an underground mine working to reinforce the rock mass and prevent falls. Roofbolts are anchored into the rock and tensioned, creating a composite beam that enhances stability. They are a primary method of ground support in many underground mines.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004930 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Dachschraubbolzen; Spanish: perno de techo; French: boulon d'ancrage de toit |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004930",
"term": "Roofbolt",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A steel rod or bar installed into the roof of an underground mine working to reinforce the rock mass and prevent falls. Roofbolts are anchored into the rock and tensioned, creating a composite beam that enhances stability. They are a primary method of ground support in many underground mines.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Dachschraubbolzen",
"es": "perno de techo",
"fr": "boulon d'ancrage de toit"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/roofbolt/"
}
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