How to Remove Unnecessary Ground Anchors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How to Remove a Zabuton Frame and Relieve Load from Ground Anchors. In my previous post, I wrote about how to relieve load from ground anchor bolts. This time, I’ll explain how to relieve load at the anchor head. You’ll need acetylene gas and acid…
Here's How to Remove Damaged Ground Anchors! (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s how to remove damaged ground anchors! (Part 1) This is a continuation of my previous post. How do you relieve the load from the anchor head? When it comes to removing wedge-type and nut-type anchors, the easiest and most cost-effective method is to use gas…
Here's How to Remove Damaged Ground Anchors! (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Take a look at this photo. It shows a ground anchor from the Noto Earthquake. In the photo above, a massive load-bearing structure has shifted—perhaps because the prestressed steel strands have snapped? They’ve snapped completely, severing the tie rod anchor and causing the head to come off. The tie rod you can see…
Sequence for Installing and Removing Temporary Ground Anchors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What happens after temporary anchors are installed? Well, since they’re temporary, they’re removed once the permanent construction work is complete. They’re removed in the reverse order of installation. In the photo, they were installed from the top down, the lower section was excavated, and temporary anchors were placed at the bottom…