Mechanical Behavior Analysis of Fully Grouted Ground Anchor in Soft-Hard Alternating Stratum

Abstract

Assuming that the ground anchor is connected with the rock–soil of the sidewall by a tangential linear spring, the load transfer model of the fully grouted ground anchor is established by using the spring element method, and the analytical solutions of the displacement, axial force, and shear stress distribution of the ground anchor in the upper and lower parallel strata foundation and sandwich foundation are given, respectively. Corresponding to the above two kinds of alternating strata, the mechanical behavior of the vertical fully grouted ground anchor in the soft–hard alternating stratum is analyzed using the four conditions in Case 1 and the six conditions in Case 2, respectively. Through the case analysis, it can be concluded that the mechanical behavior of the round anchor is greatly affected by the shear modulus of the shallow stratum, and is less affected by the shear modulus of the deep stratum. The depth of the stratum interface and the thickness of the interlayer have some influence on the mechanical behavior of the whole ground anchor but have little influence on the displacement and axial force distribution of the ground anchor. This paper has certain guidance and reference significance for the design of vertical fully grouted ground anchors in the alternating strata.