The present invention discloses a rock bolt having a tendon (1, 201) which
is able to yield and thereby control movement of unstable rock strata into which
the bolt is installed. The tendon has a portion which is provided with a grout
slippage mechanism, preferably in the form of a tube (8) which surrounds
the tendon. A two part grout anchor (10, 100, 200) is clamped to the tendon.
The grout anchor is embedded in grout and is therefore essentially immovable. The
tendon passing through the anchor is worked and thereby dissipates energy. The
tendon can be either a multi-strand cable (1) or a solid bar (200).
Various forms of anchor (10, 200) are disclosed with either complementary
recess(es) (14) and protrusion(s) (15) or opposed protrusions (115)
which form pinch point(s). A one piece grout anchor (300) is also disclosed.