Bolting information - Revision history

Justin at 07:53, 20 January 2012

2012-01-20T07:53:56Z

Climbza at 14:16, 15 November 2011

2011-11-15T14:16:11Z

Toprope: New page: ==Source== At the time of creating this page, all information sourced from [http://www.saclimb.co.za www.saclimb.co.za]
"Alan Jarvis and Joffrey Hyman set about to do some proper test...

2009-01-16T08:09:14Z

New page: ==Source== At the time of creating this page, all information sourced from [http://www.saclimb.co.za www.saclimb.co.za] <br> "Alan Jarvis and Joffrey Hyman set about to do some proper test...

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At the time of creating this page, all information sourced from [http://www.saclimb.co.za www.saclimb.co.za]
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"Alan Jarvis and Joffrey Hyman set about to do some proper testing of different bolt types in different rock types"

==General==
'''(Make sure to check out the Anchor Replacement Fund page too)''' [[http://www.climbing.co.za/arf.asp ARF page]])
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Bolting has grown up in a rather informal environment. Often climbers wish to bolt or open a route and then proceed to ask their friends how. Knowledge on bolting is dependant on users preferences, budgets and individual skills and savvy. As a result many bolted routes today have bad bolts, some homemade, many very rusted and often badly positioned too.

Alan Jarvis and Joffrey Hyman set about to do some proper testing of different bolt types in different rock types. Many of the previously used bolts were also tested to try and acertain how safe they really are.

==Test Results for Soft Sandstone==
The first test results are out. We set out to test bolts, especially U-bolts (staples) in soft sandstone as is found in the Freestate and areas in Kwazulu/Natal. There is a concern about the integrity of the anchors due to the soft/friable nature of the rock. Alan Jarvis & Joffrey Hyman did the testing at Swinburne, south of Harrismith. The rock here is very similar to Mount Everest Crag, Harrismith. To date, routes at Swinburne have been bolted using mainly glued-in Ubolts from various sources. Mnt Everest has both expansion bolts and a few types of U-bolts.

A hydraulic testing machine from UPat was used which was calibrated before the testing. It is equipped with a hydraulic piston and pressure gage. A testing rig was also manufcactured in order to test the bolts in tension, as well as in shear.

The testing was done over two days with most of the drilling and glueing done on the first day. Both the Epidermix 372 and Hilti HY-150 glue which were used were given 24 hours to cure. 44 bolts were placed of the following types:
(1) Davies 7mm U-bolt
(2) Long 8mm U-bolt
(3) Wide 8mm U-bolt
(4) Short 10mm U-bolt
(5) Medium 12mm U-bolt
(6) Short 12mm U-bolt
(7) Hilti mechanical expansion bolt
(8) M10 glue-in stud (two different glues)
(9) M8 glue-in stud

At least three tests on each variety of bolt in both tension and shear mode were attemped but due to time, battery, and glue restraints a few instances were not tested. The results do however allow analysis of both the existing bolts and potential others.

(Links & docs to be added)
Full Report
Summary of Testing
Test Results
Images of Test Rig & Bolts used/ pulled
Recommendations

==Test Results for Hard Sandstone ==
None available

==Bad Bolts ==
Examples of some bad bolts found at Fernkloof in Magaliesberg. Most of these have already been replaced.

(Images to be uploaded & linked)
Plated bolt in Fernkloof
Top Anchor of Faberge
Crux bolt on Faberge

==Web Resources ==
*[[http://www.safeclimbing.com ASCA]], American Safe Climbing Association, excellent recomendations on bolting, replacements etc.
*[[http://www.dtek.chalmers.se/Climbing/Hardware/howtobolt.html Chalmers]], information on how to bolt etc.
*[[http://www.fishproducts.com/tech/bolts.html Fish Products]], Information and supply of bolts etc.
*[[http://www.fixeusa.com Fixe]], Hangers, & other anchors
*[[http://www.hilti.com Hilti]], manufacturer of drills, glues and bolts.
*[[http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/hangers.htm Metolius Hangers]], hangers including a special rap-hanger.
*[[http://www.petzl.com/FRENG/franchors/anchorframe.html Petzl]], supplier of bolts including eye-bolts.
*[[http://www.pikamtn.com Pika Mountaineering]], Suppliers of a wide range of bolts and drilling equipment.
*[[http://www.upat.com UPat]], manufacturer of bolts and glues.
*[[http://www.ushba.com/product_info.html USHBA]], manufacturer of titanium products etc.

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 ==General==
-'''(Be sure to check out these bolting pages too)'''<br>
+'''(Be sure to check out these bolting pages too)'''<br> <br>
 [[http://www.climb.co.za/anchor-replacement-fund Anchor Replacement Fund]]<br>
 [[http://www.climb.co.za/montagu-bolting-fund Montagu Bolting Fund]]<br>
-[[http://www.climb.co.za/2011/10/quasimodo-bolt-corrosion-investigation Quasimodo Bolt Corrosion Investigation]]
+[[http://www.climb.co.za/2011/10/quasimodo-bolt-corrosion-investigation Quasimodo Bolt Corrosion Investigation]]<br>
 <br>
 Bolting has grown up in a rather informal environment. Often climbers wish to bolt or open a route and then proceed to ask their friends how. Knowledge on bolting is dependant on users preferences, budgets and individual skills and savvy. As a result many bolted routes today have bad bolts, some homemade, many very rusted and often badly positioned too.

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 ==General==
-'''(Make sure to check out the Anchor Replacement Fund page too)''' [[http://www.climbing.co.za/arf.asp ARF page]])
+'''(Be sure to check out these bolting pages too)'''<br>
 <br>
 Bolting has grown up in a rather informal environment. Often climbers wish to bolt or open a route and then proceed to ask their friends how. Knowledge on bolting is dependant on users preferences, budgets and individual skills and savvy. As a result many bolted routes today have bad bolts, some homemade, many very rusted and often badly positioned too.
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 A hydraulic testing machine from UPat was used which was calibrated before the testing. It is equipped with a hydraulic piston and pressure gage. A testing rig was also manufcactured in order to test the bolts in tension, as well as in shear.
-The testing was done over two days with most of the drilling and glueing done on the first day. Both the Epidermix 372 and Hilti HY-150 glue which were used were given 24 hours to cure. 44 bolts were placed of the following types:
+The testing was done over two days with most of the drilling and glueing done on the first day. Both the Epidermix 372 and Hilti HY-150 glue which were used were given 24 hours to cure.
-(1) Davies 7mm U-bolt
+<br><br>
-(2) Long 8mm U-bolt
+bolts were placed of the following types: <br>
-(3) Wide 8mm U-bolt
+(1) Davies 7mm U-bolt<br>
-(4) Short 10mm U-bolt
+(2) Long 8mm U-bolt<br>
-(5) Medium 12mm U-bolt
+(3) Wide 8mm U-bolt<br>
-(6) Short 12mm U-bolt
+(4) Short 10mm U-bolt<br>
-(7) Hilti mechanical expansion bolt
+(5) Medium 12mm U-bolt<br>
-(8) M10 glue-in stud (two different glues)
+(6) Short 12mm U-bolt<br>
-(9) M8 glue-in stud
+(7) Hilti mechanical expansion bolt<br>
+(8) M10 glue-in stud (two different glues)<br>
 At least three tests on each variety of bolt in both tension and shear mode were attemped but due to time, battery, and glue restraints a few instances were not tested. The results do however allow analysis of both the existing bolts and potential others.

Bolting information - Revision history

Justin at 07:53, 20 January 2012

Climbza at 14:16, 15 November 2011

Toprope: New page: ==Source== At the time of creating this page, all information sourced from [http://www.saclimb.co.za www.saclimb.co.za] "Alan Jarvis and Joffrey Hyman set about to do some proper test...

Toprope: New page: ==Source== At the time of creating this page, all information sourced from [http://www.saclimb.co.za www.saclimb.co.za]
"Alan Jarvis and Joffrey Hyman set about to do some proper test...