3415 Evaluating the corrosion resistance of different materials used in split set rockbolts in different underground environments

Authors

  • Thomas Richard Stacey University of the Witwatersrand
  • Tendaishe Chidakwa University of the Witwatersrand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/

Abstract

A corrosion study was conducted for a deep level mine to determine the corrosion rates of different steel types and coatings for split set rockbolts subjected to various underground environmental conditions. Testing was conducted underground in ramps and intake and exhaust airways. In addition, simulated underground corrosion testing was carried out in a laboratory. The study found that the different underground environments had no significant impact on corrosion rates. Duplex coating was found to be the most corrosion resistant, followed by zinc-based coatings. Uncoated steels performed the worst.

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Author Biography

  • Thomas Richard Stacey, University of the Witwatersrand

    Emeritus Professor

    School of Mining Engineering

    University of the Witwatersrand

Published

2026-01-19

Issue

Section

Papers of General Interest