On the Theory of Ground Anchors

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Abstract:

The findings of a literature review of anchor design are presented to give a synopsis of the numerous theoretical and empirical techniques available for predicting anchor capacity. The review revealed that anchor capacity is related to anchor configuration, soil characteristics and depth of anchor embedment and that the mode of soil failure as a result of anchor loading is dependent upon soil type and state as well as on the ratio of the depth of anchor embedment to anchor diameter. As a result it was found that no single equation can be used to predict anchor capacity under all soil conditions or anchor embedment depths.

Author(s):
Kovacs, Austin ; Blouin, Scott ; Mckelvy, Bruce ; Colligan, Herman
Author Organization(s):
COLD REGIONS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING LAB HANOVER NH
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA006582
Pagination:
0081

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRREL-TR-258
Task Number(s):
1T062112A13000
Project Number(s):
1-T-062112-A-130
Monitor Series:
AMC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*ANCHORS(STRUCTURAL), *BEARING STRENGTH, LOADS(FORCES), SOIL MECHANICS, FREEZING, BRIDGES, CONFIGURATIONS, FROZEN SOILS, FOUNDATIONS(STRUCTURES), COLD WEATHER, EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), CONSTRUCTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION
Report Date:
1975 Jan 01