Currently, ground grouted anchor systems are widespread in geotechnical construction. One of the stages of anchor system designs is ultimate load-holding (bearing) capacity calculation. To date, a clear methodology for calculation the bearing capacity of a ground anchor is not presented by the current regulatory documents. On the other hand, the existing calculation methods for determining the bearing capacity of the anchor (which are presented in SP 381.1325800, VSN 506-88, TSN-50-302-2004 and others) do not take into account all geometric parameters and technological factors. Therefore, the results of determination bearing capacity are significantly lower than the actual ones. Also, the calculation of the bearing capacity is reduced to determination the lateral surface resistance of the anchor’s cylindrical body only. An end-bearing resistance component of the fixed anchor is not taken into account by calculation. This article raises the issue of reliable determination of the ground grouted anchor’s calculated bearing capacity, taking into account all geometric and technological factors, and also considers the stress-strain state of soil and the destruction mechanics.
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