Permanent ground anchors: Nicholson design criteria
Abstract
The methods used by Nicholson Construction Company in the design of permanent ground anchors specifically as related to retaining walls are discussed. Basic soil parameters, design concepts, drilling and grouting methods for ground anchors are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on anchors founded in soil rather than rock formations. Also, soil properties necessary for the proper design of anchored retaining walls are detailed. The second chapter of the report is devoted to a general discussion of retaining wall and anchor design. In addition, a design example of an anchored retaining wall is presented in a step by step manner.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- September 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982STIN...8330819N
- Keywords:
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- Anchors (Fasteners);
- Cohesion;
- Loads (Forces);
- Permeability;
- Retaining;
- Soil Mechanics;
- Structural Design Criteria;
- Walls;
- Creep Properties;
- Drilling;
- Friction;
- Ground Water;
- Particle Size Distribution;
- Pressure Effects;
- Safety Factors;
- Engineering (General)