Abstract: A substantially water-free hardener composition suitable for admixture with a cement to give a product capable of reaction with a silicate to form a hardened mass, comprises: (a) from 5 to 99.9%, preferably 75 to 99.8%, of an organic carbonate hardener for the silicate; (b) from 0.01 to 20%, preferably 0.02 to 10% of an organic retarder, preferably an organic acid retarder such as citric acid for the cement, the % being by weight based on the total weight of (a) and (b). The organic carbonate hardener is preferably a mixture of ethylene and propylene carbonates in proportions of from 3:1 to 1:3 by weight. The hardener may include a cement such as Portland cement. Suitable amounts are (a) organic carbonate hardener from 10 to 60%, (b) organic retarder is from 0.05 to 10% and (c) cement from 20 to 85%.

Abstract: A method utilizing non-reactive fillers in the sealing of unstable rock strata under wet or humid conditions, the method comprising providing (a) from about 10 to about 85% by weight of a water soluble alkali metal silicate, (b) about 0.7% to about 10.0% by weight of a water soluble or water miscible reactant for said alkali metal silicate and (c) about 2 to about 50% by weight of non-reactive filler, bringing components (a), (b) and (c) together with sufficient mixing to form a sealing composition, applying the composition in a coating to the rock strata and permitting the composition to set while being exposed to wet or humid conditions to form an impervious sealant coating thereby imparting structural strength and reinforcement and preventing penetration of air and dust through the rock strata. Preferably the non-reactive filler comprises a minor proportion, for example from about 0.2% to about 10% by weight based on the weight of the sealant composition of reinforcing fibers.

Abstract: A method utilizing non-reaction fillers in the sealing of mine stoppings, such as concrete block under wet or humid conditions, the method comprising providing (a) from about 10 to about 85% by weight of a water soluble alkali metal silicate, (b) about 0.7% to about 10.0% by weight of a water soluble or water miscible reactant for said alkali metal silicate and (c) about 2 to about 50% of non-reactive fillers, bringing components (a), (b) and (c) together with sufficient mixing to form a sealing composition, applying the composition in a coating to the stoppings and permitting the composition to set while being exposed to wet or humid conditions to form an impervious sealant coating thereby preventing penetration of air and dust through the stoppings.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for the securement of anchor bolts in bore holes. The assembly comprises a cartridge having one component of a self-setting mix in a thin plastic casing, a chamber secured to the cartridge and having a sidewall with plural openings, and mechanical perforating means interposed between the cartridge and chamber. The second component of the mix is located within the chamber. The perforating means is arranged to mechanically rupture the cartridge and cause its contents to be carried to the chamber so that the two components intermix thoroughly and extrude through the chamber sidewall openings into the bore hole.

Abstract: A cartridge containing fast acting inorganic adhesive system, grouting compositions and method of use comprising in the preferred embodiment first and second components which are separately maintained as in a two component cartridge until just prior to use. The first component comprises a paste which includes magnesium oxide, a dispersing agent, such as a ligno sulfonate and water. The second component is comprised of a dihydrogen phosphate salt, such as mono hydrogen ammonium phosphate or sodium dihydrogen phosphate, and the combination of a trisodium phosphate and a second agent selected from the group consisting of a polyphosphate salt and an alkyl acid phosphate or both. The second component will also include a minor amount of water to make the paste.

Abstract: A pourable grout including a fast acting polyester adhesive systems and method of use comprising in a polyester resin cartridge a resin and a catalyst, the improvement lying in adding from 1 to 15% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and in replacing the presently used benzoyl peroxide catalyst with a catalyst mixture comprised of benzoyl peroxide and a halogen substituted benzoyl peroxide. The adhesive systems of this invention are utilized in a method of installation of resin bonded rock bolts in mining operations, particularly in cold climates, where speed of installation and reinforcement is essential.

Abstract: Fast acting polyester adhesive systems and method of use comprising in a polyester resin cartridge a resin and a catalyst, the improvement lying in replacing the presently used benzoyl peroxide catalyst with a catalyst mixture comprised of benzoyl peroxide and a halogen substituted benzoyl peroxide. The adhesive systems of this invention are utilized in a method of installation of resin bonded rock bolts in mining operations, particularly in cold climates, where speed of installation and reinforcement is essential.