Tie-down Anchors 

There have been cases where the brute force technique of concrete is used to counter uplift or overturning forces caused by seismic activity, wind or buoyancy within the soil.  The massive amount of material needed sharply increases the costs of a project, whereas tie-down anchors offer a better solution to offset these forces. 

The unique anchoring system of tie-downs, which derive their strength from the bond between grout and soil/rock, provide an engineered level of resistance to lateral forces.  They can be installed in rock or soil, and at vertical or inclined angles depending on the needs of the site, structure and amount of expected force.  Tie-downs have been used in some of the most challenging situations:

• Dam stabilization against hydrostatic forces
• Structure restraint against hydrostatic growth
• Foundation or guy wire anchorages to resist external loads.

If your project fits this category, our design-build approach can help determine the most practical and economical application.