Creep Behavior of Shallow Anchors in Ice-rich Silt

Authors

• Xiong Zhang
• Liangbiao Chen
• Chuang Lin
• Robert McHattie

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Description

Grouted anchors have become a common technique in the application of earth retention systems, slope stability problems and tie-down structures in unfrozen soils due to its cost and time efficiency. However, within much of Alaska area, permafrost is a common type of soil and might contain large amount of visible ice. The highly time and temperature dependent properties of ice-rich soil make it a challenge for the application of anchors in permafrost area. This project valuates the effect of water content and temperature on the creep behavior of shallow anchors in cold room lab. Also, field test was conducted to determine effectiveness of three types of grouting materials, including Bentonite clay, Microsil Anchor Grout and special cement formula. The temperature along the anchor was monitored to evaluate the degradation of the surrounding frozen soil. Research results may be applicable in the design of shallow anchors in ice-rich permafrost at various ice content and temperature range. Also, the load distribution and the pullout test results could give a general guidance for the shallow anchor design in permafrost area.

Publication Date

7-17-2013

Keywords

Creep Tests (Gbgf), Frozen soils (Rbesfh), Cement grouts (Rbmndfc)

Recommended Citation

Zhang, Xiong; Chen, Liangbiao; Lin, Chuang; and McHattie, Robert, "Creep Behavior of Shallow Anchors in Ice-rich Silt" (2013). INE Project Reports. 63.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaf_ine_project_reports/63

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/10372