Using earth anchors under buildings
Using earth anchors under buildings
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Does anybody having any experience in installing earth anchors underneath buildings? I don't have a project where we are thinking of doing this, but I was wondering if anyone out there has done this and how they prevented soil loss while installing the anchors. Thanks for your responses.





RE: Using earth anchors under buildings
If the soils underneath the building are susceptible to caving you can try using steel casing to install your anchors via the duplex drilling method. You can also try using self drilling hollow bars. Most bar suppliers carry this product.
Keep in mind that if your soils are dense enough and or cohesive enough you may be able to drill the anchors open-hole.
RE: Using earth anchors under buildings