Section 260.

ROCK BOLTS
Delete the entire section and add the following: 260.01 Description This work consists of furnishing and installing either tensioned or untensioned fully grouted rock bolts. Tensioned rock bolts are preferred to maximize rock mass stabilization by mobilizing rock-on-rock friction; however untensioned dowels may be used if the !ontractor can demonstrate suitable long-term performance. "t is the intension of the pro#ect to install spot bolts as recommended by the !ontractor and approved by the !$ avoiding pattern bolting for aesthetics reasons. To further enhance pro#ect aesthetics every effort should be made to limit bolting immediate to the roadway. %earing plates bolt heads and protruding bar must be removed from the final bolt installation incorporating a countersunk finish with a cuttings-based grout patch to avoid bolt detection from passing motorists. &ock staining shall also be used on the freshly blasted rock slope per 'ection ()* further aiding in hiding bolt installations. 260.02 Material !onform to the following 'ections and 'ubsections: +rout &ock %olts Construction Requirements 260.0 Su!mittal. 1t least , days before the installation of rock bolts submit the following information: "a# 2vidence that the foreman has a minimum of 3(.. hours and the drill operator has a minimum of 3... hours of satisfactory work in similar installation of tensioned and untensioned rock bolts. "!# 1ll supporting engineering calculations for recommended bolt type size spacing depth/s0 of placement angle/s0 of placement anchor bond length re4uirements etc. as prepared by a licensed engineer for the typical ground conditions anticipated at the site. 'pot bolting of specific rock blocks ranging in size from 3-3. cubic meters should be assumed for the design. The environment should be assumed to be non-corrosive and free from stray currents. 1ll design assumptions factors of safety installation re4uirements should be clearly described for evaluation by the !$. "c# 5roposed rock bolt couplers bearing plate anchor unit flat washer and beveled washer specifications including manufacture6s data sheets. "$# !omplete specifications and manufacturer6s data sheets /as applicable0 and proper placement procedures for polyester resin and7or cement grouts. ,--..- /e0 ,--..*

"e# Drilling methods and type of e4uipment including procedures for tensioning bolts and providing a countersunk finish as described in -)...3. "%# +eneral construction se4uence prior to and following re4uired blasting and scaling operations. Describe safety re4uirements of all drilling and bolt installation operations including hazard protection related to falling rock and7or bolting materials and e4uipment. "&# !omplete procedural description of the installation of the selected bolt fixture. Describe the manner in which corrosion protection is ensured how bolt installation and grouting will be conducted across open #oints etc. to achieve a fully grouted well-protected installation. "'# Description of test procedures to be employed to ensure bolt anchorage capacity is being achieved and applied tension levels are appropriate per the submitted design. "i# !alibration data for e4uipment used to verify design loads. 'ubmit results of calibration tests performed by an independent testing laboratory within the last ). days. 1llow ( working days for acceptance or re#ection. Do not begin work until submittals have been approved. The !$ may re4uire modifications of any bolting plans or procedures during the duration of the pro#ect. $btain approval from the !$ for any modifications to the submitted bolting plans. 260.0( Roc) Bolt. 'ize the bolt so the design load does not exceed ). percent of the minimum guaranteed ultimate tensile strength of the bolt. 'elect and fabricate bolts to carry the specified loads. 8tilize epoxy coated or galvanized bolts to maximize corrosion resistance. 260.0* +an$lin& an$ Stora&e. 5rotect bolts from dirt mud water and other harmful substances to avoid damage and corrosion. Do not use rock bolts that are heavily corroded pitted damaged due to welding or show signs of abrasions cuts or nicks. 260.06 ,nstallation. Drill holes at locations and depths as recommended by the !ontractor6s engineer and approved by the !$. Drill holes to the diameter specified by the bolt and7or resin cartridge /if used0 manufacturer and to a depth of *.. millimeters beyond the end of the specified rock bolt or as specified by the manufacturer. !lean holes of all drill cuttings sludge and debris before the rock bolt is inserted or grout is in#ected into the hole. Drill holes normal to the rock surface unless otherwise specified by the plans or the !$. %e aware that special drilling and grouting procedures may be re4uired within the rock mass to accommodate #oint and fracture apertures in excess of -(mm. !ouple sections together when standard commercially available lengths are exceeded and according to manufacturer6s recommendations. 5rovide a center stop for connecting sections so that an e4ual length of thread connects each section. 5rovide couplings that e4ual the manufacturers guaranteed ultimate strength for the rock bolt. Do not fabricate couplings in a manner that interferes with the flow of grout. 9or cement grout anchored bolts apply tension to the anchor bond section of the bolt installation after the time specified in Table -).-3. 1fter tensioning fully gout the remainder of the bolt to the prescribed finish at the collar of the hole. &emove nuts and bearing plates following full

column grouting after the time specified in Table -).-3. Ta!le 260-1 .rout Curin& Time Cement T/pe "Da/s# " ( "" ( """ * 9or bolts anchored with polyester resin use fast setting polyester resin cartridges in the distal anchorage zone and slow setting polyester resin cartridges in the pre-tensioned zone with gel times consistent with rapid installation /per manufacturer6s recommendations0. 'elect cartridge diameters in accordance with the manufacturer6s recommendations to ensure complete encapsulation of the rock bolt and satisfactory in-hole mixing. %reak and mix resin cartridges by spinning the bolt as it is inserted into the drill hole according to the manufacturer6s instructions. &emove nuts and bearing plates after the slow-set resin has achieved full set. 1ll bolt installations shall be completed with a grout patched countersunk finish re4uiring nuts washers bearing plates and protruding bar to be removed following full grout7resin set. "nstallation methods that allow the bar tensioning assembly to be detached behind the bearing plate and within the hole avoiding the need to hammer out a countersink in the bedrock are preferred. +rout patches should incorporate drilling cuttings within the mix to best match the color and texture of the rock mass. The !$ shall approve the countersinking method and grout mix. 260.00 Tensionin&. $nce the anchorage zone has achieved the re4uired bond strength apply tension to the bolt with a calibrated tor4ue wrench to 3-( percent of the design load. 1s a proof test demonstrate that this initial load can be maintained for a minimum of 3. minutes. 8pon proof testing completion lock all bolt installations off at the specified design load. Tension polyester resin anchored bolts immediately after the fast-set resin in the distal anchorage zone has set up and before the slow-set resin in the pre-tensioned zone has set up. Tension cement grouted bolts after the anchorage length has been grouted and the grout has set up the recommended time but before the pre-tensioned length is grouted. Tension mechanically anchored rock bolts immediately after insertion into the drill hole according to the manufacturer6s recommendations and the approved bolting plan. 9ill the hole of mechanically anchored bolt installations with cement grout immediately following anchor set and bolt tensioning. 1llow the bolt to remain in place if: "a# The bolt can be tensioned to 3-(: of the design load and the load can be held for 3. minutes. "!# The design load is maintained after final grouting has been accomplished.

&eplace any bolt that does not meet /a0 or /b0 in a manner and in a location approved by the !$. 260.01 2cceptance. ;aterial for rock bolts will be evaluated under 'ubsections 3.)..- and 3.)..*. "nstallation of rock bolts will be evaluated under 'ubsections 3.)..- and 3.)..<. 1t bolting completion a written statement countersigned by the bolting foreman should be submitted certifying that: "1# "2# 1ll bolting is complete to the satisfaction of the !ontractor6s engineer all bolt heads have been finished according to the specifications and all excess materials have been removed from the site and properly disposed of. 1ll bolt installations achieved the re4uired performance standards for bond capacity and pre-tensioning.

Section 261. ROCK DO34LS

Delete the entire section. &efer to 'ection -)..