Recommendations for Prestressed } Rock and Soil ) AnchorsCopyright © 2004 By the Post-Tensioning institute First Edition, 1980 Second Eiition, 1986 “Third Eaton - First Prining, 1996 Fourth Edition - First Printing, 2004 ISBN 1-931085-29- Printed in he US.A, All hts reserved. Ths book or any part thereat may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Post-Tensioning Institute, This publication i intended forthe use of professionals competont to evaluate the significance and ination of its contonts and who wll accept esponsibility forthe application ofthe materials it contains. The Post-Tensioning Institute in publishing these recommendations makes no warranty regarding the recommendations contained herein, including warantos of quality, woremanshp of safely, exprass or implied, futher including, but not imt- 2d to, implied warranties or merchantability and fitness fora partcular purpose. THE POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING CONSE- ‘QUENTIAL DAMAGES, BEYOND REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THESE RECOMMENDATIONS. ‘The incorporation by reference or quotation of material in these recommendations in any specications, contract documents, purchase orders, drawings or ob details shall be dane at the risk of those making such relerence or {quotation and shal nol subject the Poat-Tensioning Institut to any libilty, director direct. ane those making such reference or quotation shall waive any claims against the Post-Tensioning institu Post-Tensioning Institute Prestressed Rock and Soil Anchor Committee Chaieman Hote Nerich Dywidag Systm maton! USA, Ie oid, W Mico! Mecray Francs J Aland USS army Cops of Engineers Noster Rute Conating Enghoes Huntegton, WY Now vor NY ‘Theodor. Nef Richard J. Barone Post Tenioning Intute Federal Hey Amintton Phoeni, AZ Vereouer a ‘Tones Mathew J Narmann Witams Form Enhoerng Com. Schnabel Foundation Co aten, 60 String, VA Sent d. Rene ‘Thomas D. Richards, Jr. Seosytens, LP. Nichoton Constton Co, czE: Cuddy, PA Wien Reser U.S, Bureau of Reclamation David E. Weatherby Teivieal Serce Center Senate Foundation Co Denver, CO Sterng, VA Benton Frome! DStLang Gectech LLC org Bean, CA Reviewed and endorsed by [ADSC Anchored Earth Retention Commits ‘Wiliam S. Heckman, Chalman oo ADSC: The Intemational ‘Associaton of Foundation Dring P.0. Box 220379 Dallas, TX 75228 adse@adse afé.comTABLE OF CONTENTS 10 SCOPE... ea 2.0 DEFINITIONS .. — es 3.0 SPECIFICATIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUBMITTALS 7 341 Speciticaions 7 32 Responsiblties 7 33. SUBMITTALS 8 40 MATERIALS . 1" 41 General a 42 Prestressing Stool a 4.3. Anchoreges 13 44° Couplers 4 45° Centralizers and Spacers 4 4.6 Corrosion inhibiting Compounds 4 47 Plastic Tubing 16 4.8 Heat Shrink Sleoves and Tapes 7 49° Grout Tubes 8 410 Grout Socks 18 411 Grout 18 5.0 CORROSION PROTECTION ... Bi nesta atts iu eee 5.1 Design Aspects 2 52. Corrosion Protection Selection Criteria 2 53. Corrosion Protection Requirements 24 54. Corrasion Protection Details 2a 60 DESIGN . 35 8.1 Introduction 35 52. Feasialy of Anchors 35 59 Design Objectives 38 8.4 Gonoral Considerations 36 85. Site Evaluation 38 86 Anchor Capacity/Safey Factors 40 8.7 Bond Length Design a 58 Free Stressing Length a 5.9 Anchor Geometry 4 8.10 Tendon Accessories 48 6.11 Cement Grout Mix Design “9 8.12 Resin Anchors 50 7.0 CONSTRUCTION 7.4 General 72. Fabrication 51 7.3. Storage and Handling 52 24. ting 52