Table 1 Specifications of the cables1.
From: A look at the performance of barrel and wedge assembly in cable bolts applications
Cable type | Cable diameter (mm) | Breaking point @strands (kN) | Breaking point @B&W (kN) | Steel area (mm2) | Elongation at failure (%) | Bulb diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goliath | 28.6 | 970 | > 800 | 532 | 5–7 | 28.6 |
12 strand SUMO | 31 | 705 | 640 | – | 5–7 | 36 |
10 strand SUMO | 31 | 705 | 640 | – | 5–7 | 36 |
9 strand SUMO | 28 | 635 | 540 | – | 5–7 | 35 |
Indented Superstrand | 21.8 | 590 | 520 | 313 | 6–7 | – |
Superstrand | 21.8 | 570 | 450 | 313 | 6–7 | – |
