The design and use of helical anchors was briefly discussed in Chapter 1 (Section 1.4). Figures 1-8 and 1-9 show photographs of helical anchors with single and dual helices, which are generally used ...

A type of deep foundation system that supports various structures. Helical piers (aka helical piles, screw piles and ground anchors) are screwed into the soil, instead of being buried or rammed in ...

Summarizing most of the theoretical and experimental works directed toward the ultimate and allowable holding capacity of earth anchors, this book discusses horizontal, vertical and inclined plate ...