Abstract:
The present invention is directed to sealable rock bolts that prevent water leakage through the bolt, a kit containing portions of such bolts prior to assembly, installation, and use, and a method of using such sealable rock bolts. Such rock bolts are fastened in place in a roof, wall, or bottom of an underground region via pressure fitting or the like. The rock bolt contains a sealing unit that contains a liquid water activated, expandable hydrophobic pre-polymeric resin. The sealing unit has side, top, and bottom portions that are degradable by water to permit the resin to expand upon contact with water and to seal the bolt to prevent water passage through the bolt.