{"id":908,"date":"2025-09-23T09:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T07:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powermining.fi\/?page_id=908"},"modified":"2026-09-29T09:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:15:52","slug":"rock-reinforcement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/powermining.fi\/en\/palvelut\/kallion-lujitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock Reinforcement in Tunnel Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safety and durability of a tunnel depend on the rock remaining stable after excavation. Proper rock reinforcement ensures structural safety, extends service life, and prevents rock falls <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or the collapse of rock<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cavities. We use industry-leading methods to ensure the safety and quality <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of every project in accordance with the plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In infrastructure projects,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teemme kaikki lujitusty\u00f6t: pultitukset, ruiskubetonoinnit rb-robotilla tai k\u00e4sinruiskutuksena sek\u00e4 verkotukset. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In confined spaces,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we also handle work stages manually<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including drilling, shotcreting, and mesh installation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In mining projects,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we perform cable bolting, mesh installation, and all types of rock bolting with our own equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Bolting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock bolting is one of the most common reinforcement methods. In bolting, holes are drilled into the rock, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and ribbed steel or anchor bolts are grouted into them with cement<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harjater\u00e4s- tai kiila-ankkuripultteja <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sitomaan kallio louhinnan j\u00e4lkeen vahvaksi rakenteeksi. Pulttien avulla estet\u00e4\u00e4n kiven irtoaminen ja mahdollistetaan kalliomassan pitk\u00e4aikainen kest\u00e4vyys. Pultitus <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolting is often combined <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with other reinforcement solutions, such as shotcreting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shotcreting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shotcreting is an effective way to strengthen and protect tunnel walls and roofs. A layer of concrete sprayed onto the rock surface with compressed air prevents weathering.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications: <\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tunneleiden sein\u00e4- ja kattopintojen lujittaminen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penkkojen ja sein\u00e4mien turvaruiskubetonointi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ep\u00e4tasaisten pintojen lujittava tasoiterappaus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesh Reinforcement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety can also be improved with mesh reinforcement, which prevents rocks and boulders from falling from tunnel walls and roofs. The steel mesh is fastened to the rock with bolts,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pinta voidaan tarvittaessa my\u00f6s ruiskubetonoida.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Applications:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teiden varsilla olevat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0avoleikkaukset (est\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4n kivien tippumista ajotielle). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowing tunnel deformation in mining sites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-599 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/powermining.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Robolt_PowerMining_1920x1280_LR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Robolt Power Mining\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powermining.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Robolt_PowerMining_1920x1280_LR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/powermining.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Robolt_PowerMining_1920x1280_LR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powermining.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Robolt_PowerMining_1920x1280_LR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/powermining.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Robolt_PowerMining_1920x1280_LR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/powermining.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Robolt_PowerMining_1920x1280_LR-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/powermining.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Robolt_PowerMining_1920x1280_LR.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kallion lujituttamisella estet\u00e4\u00e4n kivien irtoamiset ja sortumat, jolloin tunnelitiloista saadaan pitk\u00e4ik\u00e4isi\u00e4 ja k\u00e4ytt\u00e4jille turvallisua<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Laadukkaasti toteutettu lujitusty\u00f6 on keskeinen osa toiminnallista kalliotilaa sek\u00e4 turvallista kaivosymp\u00e4rist\u00f6\u00e4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mining, rock support, scaling and loading. 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