Ground anchors are cement grouted pre-stressed structural elements (i.e., high-strength steel bars or steel strand tendons) that are installed in soil. They are designed to transmit an applied tensile load into the competent soil strata at bond zone positioned behind the soil failure surface. Unlike soil nails, which act passively, ground anchors apply a load to the soil body before any soil movement occurs, thereby effectively controlling displacement.
Ground anchors are commonly used in various applications, including supporting excavations, controlling sliding, and resisting uplift forces.
