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ROCK ANCHORS – THEN AND NOW - Geosystems, LP

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Sept<br />

2003<br />

Calculation of Specific Energy<br />

e = F + 2 π N T<br />

A AR<br />

where<br />

e = specific energy (kJ/m3)<br />

F = thrust (kN)<br />

A = cross sectional area of hole (m2)<br />

N = rotational speed (revolutions/second)<br />

T = torque (kN-m)<br />

R = penetration rate (m/sec)

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