Definition of Rock anchor

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Rock anchor

The term 'Rock anchor' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A steel rod or cable placed in a hole drilled in rock, held in position by grout, mechanical means, or both. In principle, the same as a rock bolt, but usually the rock anchor is more than 4 meters long'.

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