Rock Anchors

Assessing Rock Strength and Geometry

To ensure the effectiveness of installations, it is crucial to assess the rock strength, degree of weathering, and bedding/fracture geometry. Access Limited, as a design-build contractor, possesses the expertise to quickly and accurately evaluate these factors. This assessment allows for the development of a tailored installation plan that maximizes the performance of the anchors.

Common Applications of Rock Anchors?

Widely used in various geotechnical and construction applications. Here are some common applications where rock anchors play a crucial role:

Slope Stability: In hilly areas or excavations with unstable slopes, rock anchors are installed to provide stability and prevent landslides. These anchors provide lateral support to the soil or rock mass, preventing it from sliding down and causing potential hazards.

Retaining Walls: Commonly used to support and stabilize retaining walls. The anchors are installed into the rock or soil behind the wall and transfer the forces acting on the wall to the anchorages, preventing the wall from overturning or sliding.

Dams and Embankments: Playing a vital role in the construction and stability of dams and embankments. They provide additional resistance against the uplift forces acting on the structures, ensuring their safety and stability.

Tunneling and Excavations: During tunneling or excavation projects, anchors are used to provide temporary or permanent support to the surrounding rock or soil. These anchors help in controlling ground movements and maintaining the stability of the excavation.

Underground Mining: In underground mining operations, anchors are extensively used for ground support. They provide reinforcement to the rock mass, preventing roof collapses and enhancing the safety of mine workers.

Bridge and Highway Construction: Employed in the construction of bridges and highways to stabilize rock slopes or embankments adjacent to the infrastructure. These anchors help in preventing rockfall and maintaining the stability of the slopes.

Soil Nailing: Soil nailing is a technique used to stabilize slopes and excavations by installing rock anchors into the soil. The anchors reinforce the soil, providing resistance against lateral forces and improving overall stability.

Foundation Support: In structures where the foundation requires additional support, rock anchors are used to increase the load-bearing capacity. These anchors transfer the structural loads to deeper, more stable layers of rock or soil.

Wind Turbine Foundations: Commonly employed in the foundation design of wind turbines. These anchors provide stability to the turbine tower by resisting the forces exerted due to wind loads.

Seawalls and Coastal Stabilization: Utilized in the construction of seawalls and other coastal structures. They provide additional stability and resistance to wave and water pressure forces.