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Figure 9.17<br />

(a) Relationship between unsupported span and Q value (b) Bolt spacing estimation using the Q system, bolt spacing - m 2 of<br />

excavation per bolt, where the area per bolt is greater than 6 m 2 , spot bolting is implied. (c) Shotcrete and wire mesh support<br />

estimation using the Q system. Thickness of shotcrete in millimetres (mesh reinforcement in the shaded areas). Note that the<br />

very thick applications of shotcrete are not practical but values are included for completeness (after Stacey and Page, 1986).<br />

The support intensity in design charts (b) and (c) is appropriate for primary support; where long-term support is required, the design<br />

chart values should be modified as follows: (i) divide area per bolt by 2; (ii) multiple shotcrete thickness by 2. FOS = factor of safety.<br />

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