In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus and related methods for
installation in a borehole formed in a face of a mine passage comprises
an elongated bolt including a spiral shaft portion for positioning in the
borehole. A hardened, stationary resin nut formed in only part of the
borehole, preferably spaced from the distal end thereof, receives the
spiral shaft portion of the bolt. Consequently, rotation of the spiral
shaft portion within the hardened resin nut serves to move the bolt
within the borehole, such as for purposes of tensioning.