Apr 23, 2012 #1 crcivil Civil/Environmental Jan 22, 2012 92 Is it possible to post tension a fully grouted (no sheathing) soil anchor? Hope I can hear your thoughts. Regards.
Is it possible to post tension a fully grouted (no sheathing) soil anchor? Hope I can hear your thoughts. Regards.
Apr 23, 2012 #2 hokie66 Structural Jul 19, 2006 22,683 If you try that, two things can happen, and neither will achieve the desired result. 1) The strand to grout or grout to soil bond fails near the stressed end, with the cracked grout leaving the strands unprotected. 2) The load is taken near the wall, not deep within the earth mass, thus changing the way the system works. 1) can follow. In summary, not acceptable practice. Upvote 0 Downvote
If you try that, two things can happen, and neither will achieve the desired result. 1) The strand to grout or grout to soil bond fails near the stressed end, with the cracked grout leaving the strands unprotected. 2) The load is taken near the wall, not deep within the earth mass, thus changing the way the system works. 1) can follow. In summary, not acceptable practice.
Apr 23, 2012 Thread starter #3 crcivil Civil/Environmental Jan 22, 2012 92 Thank you for sharing your thoughts hokie66, it's been very helpful. Upvote 0 Downvote
