An analytical model for axial performance of rock bolts under constant confining pressure based on continuously yielding criterion

An analytical model is developed to simulate the load-displacement performance of rock bolts under axial loading based on Modified Continuously Yielding Criterion. Such a model accounts for various surface geometries of rock bolt as well as the various confining pressures at the rock bolt to the grout interface which play significant roles in the behaviour of grouted rock bolts under axial loading. Majority of the defined parameters in the model...