UFC 4-159-03
3 October 2005
Table 5-1. Anchor Specification Considerations
PARAMETER
DESCRIPTION
Holding capacity
The size/type of anchor will depend on the amount
of anchor holding required.
Soils
Engineering properties and sediment layer
thickness influence anchor design.
Use
If anchors will be relocated, then drag anchors are
most commonly used.
Weight
The amount of weight that can be handled or
carried may control anchor specification.
Equipment
The size and characteristics of installation
equipment are important in anchor specification.
Directionality
Drag anchors may provide little uplift capacity and
primarily hold in one direction; driven plate anchors
provide high omni directional capacity.
Performance
Whether anchor will be allowed to drag or not, as
well as the amount of room available for anchors
systems, will influence anchor specification.
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