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Ground anchors load tests - difference between British/EC and American Practice

Thread starter bratty
Start date Jul 2, 2020

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Jul 2, 2020

bratty

Structural

Hi
Just wanted to know what is the difference when using American and the British Standards in the Ground anchor Load tests. The americans use performance, production and proof load method whereas the British uses investigation, suitability and proof load tests.

Which method for better reliability, when speed is critical or the ground group is only for temporary use with less than 2 years life span?