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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 68 13

SOIL AND ROCK ANCHORS

11/20

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.1.1 General Requirements
1.1.2 Scope of Work
1.1.3 Anchor Design
1.1.3.1 Design Load
1.1.3.2 Design Schedule
1.2 REFERENCES
1.3 SITE CONDITIONS
1.4 BASIS OF BID
1.4.1 Lump Sum Payment
1.5 UNIT PRICES
1.5.1 Drilling Holes in Soil
1.5.1.1 Payment
1.5.1.2 Measurement
1.5.1.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.2 Drilling Holes in Rock
1.5.2.1 Payment
1.5.2.2 Measurement
1.5.2.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.3 [Soil] [Rock] Anchors
1.5.3.1 Payment
1.5.3.2 Measurement
1.5.3.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.4 Performance Tests
1.5.4.1 Payment
1.5.4.2 Measurement
1.5.4.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.5 Proof Tests
1.5.5.1 Payment
1.5.5.2 Measurement
1.5.5.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.6 Creep Tests

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 1.5.6.1 Payment
1.5.6.2 Measurement
1.5.6.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.7 [Soil] [Rock] Anchors, Complete
1.5.7.1 Payment
1.5.7.2 Measurement
1.5.7.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.8 Watertightness Testing
1.5.8.1 Payment
1.5.8.2 Measurement
1.5.8.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.9 Pregrouting Holes
1.5.9.1 Payment
1.5.9.2 Measurement
1.5.9.3 Unit of Measure
1.5.10 Redrilling Grouted Holes
1.5.10.1 Payment
1.5.10.2 Measurement
1.5.10.3 Unit of Measure
1.6 DEFINITIONS
1.6.1 Anchored Structure
1.6.2 Demonstration Test Anchor
1.7 SUBMITTALS
1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.8.1 Designer Qualifications
1.8.2 Fabricator Qualifications
1.8.3 Installer Qualifications
1.8.4 Core Logging and Soil Sampling
1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS
2.1.1 Prestressing Steel
2.1.1.1 High-Strength Steel Bars
2.1.1.2 Epoxy-Coated Steel Bars
2.1.1.3 Steel Bar
2.1.1.4 Strand
2.1.1.5 Compact Strand
2.1.1.6 Epoxy Coated Strand
2.1.2 Structural Steel
2.1.3 Steel Pipe
2.1.4 Steel Tube
2.1.5 Ductile Iron Castings
2.1.6 Polyethylene Tubing
2.1.6.1 Smooth Polyethylene Tubing
2.1.6.2 Corrugated Polyethylene Tubing
2.1.7 Smooth Polypropylene Tubing
2.1.8 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe
2.1.9 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing
2.1.9.1 Smooth Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing
2.1.9.2 Corrugated Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing
2.1.10 Heat Shrinkable Sleeve
2.1.11 Corrosion Inhibiting Compound
2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS
2.2.1 Anchor Head
2.2.2 Prestressing Steel Couplers
2.2.3 Centralizers and Spacers
2.2.4 Casing

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 2.2.5 Anchorage Covers
2.3 EQUIPMENT
2.3.1 Drilling Equipment
2.3.2 Grouting Equipment
2.3.2.1 Grout Mixer
2.3.2.2 Grout Pump
2.3.3 Stressing Equipment
2.3.4 Testing Equipment
2.4 GROUT
2.4.1 Cement
2.4.2 Water
2.4.3 Aggregates
2.4.4 Admixtures.
2.4.5 Grout for Anchors
2.4.5.1 Cement Grout
2.4.5.2 Polyester Resin Grout
2.4.6 Sand-Cement Grout
2.4.7 Grout for Anchor Pads
2.5 TENDON FABRICATION
2.5.1 General
2.5.2 Tendon
2.5.3 Bond Breaker
2.5.4 Vent Tubes
2.5.5 Grout Tubes
2.5.6 Corrosion Protection
2.5.6.1 Anchorage Protection
2.5.6.2 Free Stressing Length Encapsulation
2.5.6.3 Bond Length Encapsulation
2.6 TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DRILLING HOLES

3.1.1 General
3.1.2 Drilling Through Existing Structures
3.1.3 Drilling in Soil
3.1.4 Casing
3.1.5 Drilling in Rock
3.1.6 Records
3.1.7 Alignment
3.1.7.1 Tolerances
3.1.7.2 Alignment Check
3.1.7.3 Alignment Checking Equipment
3.1.8 Watertightness Testing
3.1.9 Waterproofing Anchor Holes
3.2 INSTALLATION OF ANCHORS
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Placing
3.2.3 Resin Grouted Anchors
3.2.4 Cement Grouted Rock Anchors
3.2.5 Grouting of Soil Anchors
3.2.5.1 Gravity Grouting
3.2.5.2 Pressure Grouting
3.2.5.3 Post-Grouting
3.2.6 Anchorage Installation
3.3 STRESSING
3.3.1 General Requirements
3.3.2 Lock-off
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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 3.4.1 Performance Test
3.4.2 Proof Test
3.4.3 Supplementary Extended Creep Test
3.4.4 Driller Logs
3.4.5 Anchor Records
3.5 ACCEPTANCE
3.5.1 General
3.5.1.1 Creep
3.5.1.2 Movement
3.5.1.2.1 Minimum Apparent Free Length
3.5.1.2.2 Maximum Apparent Free Length
3.5.1.3 Initial Lift-Off Reading
3.5.2 Replacement of Rejected Anchors

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SECTION 31 68 13

SOIL AND ROCK ANCHORS

11/20

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for soil and rock anchors. This
section was originally developed for USACE Civil
Works projects.

Adhere to UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide

Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when editing
this guide specification or preparing new project
specification sections. Edit this guide
specification for project specific requirements by
adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed
items, choose applicable item(s) or insert
appropriate information.

Remove information and requirements not required in

respective project, whether or not brackets are
present.

Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for

this guide specification are welcome and should be
submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR).
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PART 1 GENERAL

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NOTE: This specification is based on, and
references, the POST-TENSION INSTITUTE (PTI)
recommendations for prestressed rock and soil
anchors. The PTI manual is available from:

POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE.
1717 W. NORTHERN AVE., SUITE 114
PHOENIX, AZ 85021 U.S.A
PHONE: (602) 870-7540 FAX: (602) 870-7541

The designer should carefully investigate the PTI

document to ensure that the design conforms to PTI
requirements and that conflicts do not occur between
the referenced document and this specification. In

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the event deviations from the PTI recommendations
are necessary, the specification must be edited to
clearly identify such deviations. For unusual
conditions, the designer should also consult
specialty contractors during the design process.

Rock and soil anchors may be used for temporary

support or for permanent support. This
specification must be carefully edited to reflect
the design parameters applicable for the intended
durability.

For projects requiring specialized methods or

experience, particularly those which are primarily
for installation of soil or rock anchors,
consideration should be given to using a REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL (RFP) Method of procurement instead of an
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) Method. Use of RFP
permits evaluation of offers on technical criteria
in addition to price.

This guide specification is written for new

construction where the anchor is installed after the
structure is completed or for installing anchors in
existing structures. Where the anchors must be
installed and/or stressed prior to completion of the
structure additional requirements will be
necessary. Where pre-installation is required,
means must be taken to protect the anchor components
during the subsequent construction of the
structure. If the anchors are to be stressed prior
to completion of the structure, it may be necessary
to stress the anchors against casings or other
structures and transfer the load to the structure
upon completion of construction.

Where the design of the structure to be anchored

requires that the anchors be installed and stressed
prior to construction of the new structure (i.e.
where a new anchored wall is to be constructed to
protect or support an existing wall which is not
capable of resisting stressing loads), the anchors
may be stressed against casings or a waler or thrust
blocks may be used to distribute the load. In this
case, the casing and rock socket must be designed to
prevent deflection or excessive pulling of the
casing into the rock during stressing. The design
of the casing and rock socket must be included in
the design computations. The casing must be seated
into the rock socket and remain in place after
grouting of the anchors.

Monitoring of stressing should include monitoring of

movement of the casing.

Where anchors must be installed prior to

construction of the new structure, the Contractor
must adequately protect the anchor components during
subsequent construction.

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 The following sentence should be included in
paragraph FIELD QUALITY CONTROL, subparagraph
GENERAL when the conditions apply or when stressing
and testing the anchor is expected to cause
significant movement of the structure such as:

a. Highly loaded anchors within the top 1.5 m 5

feet of the structure

b. High test loads on passive anchors

c. Anchors designed to support future loads which

are much higher than current loads

"Stressing for [performance] [and] proof [and

extended creep] tests must be by a method which does
not induce excessive movement or damage on the
existing structure"
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1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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NOTE: This guide specification may be used as a
performance specification or a prescriptive
specification by use of tailoring options. For the
performance specification tailoring option, the
Government provides the design loads, locations,
minimum unbonded length, minimum bond lengths, soil-
or rock-grout bond strength, corrosion protection
requirements, and limitations on anchor
inclination. The Contractor is then responsible for
selecting the type of anchor and designing the
anchor system to conform with the prescribed design
criteria. In order to use the performance
specification, sufficient foundation information
must be given to permit the Contractor to accurately
estimate the design and installation costs.For the
prescriptive specification tailoring option, the
design of the anchors must be completely shown on
the drawings and must include location, design load,
unbonded and bonded length, drilling and grouting
method, drill hole size, corrosion protection, and
anchor inclination.
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Prior to commencing any work on the anchors, the Contractor, including all
field personnel to be involved in drilling and installation of the
anchors, must meet with the Contracting Officer to review the drawings and
specifications, work plans, and submittals. Drilling may commence upon
approval of the anchor installation plan and procedures described in
paragraph SUBMITTALS and after the conduct of the Preparatory Meeting.

1.1.1 General Requirements

Submit drawings and detailed installation procedures and sequences showing

complete details of the installation procedure and equipment; anchor
fabrication; grouting methods; grout mix designs; anchor [and casing]

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 placement and installation; corrosion protection for bond length,
stressing length and anchorage; anchorage and trumpet; stressing and
testing procedures with lengths, forces, deformations, and elongations for
the approval by the Contracting Officer. Shop drawings for anchors must
include locations and details of the spacers, centralizers, and banding.
If different types of anchors are to be installed, each anchor type must
be readily identifiable. Once reviewed by the Contracting Officer, no
changes or deviation from shop drawings will be permitted without further
review by the Contracting Officer. The work includes design, fabrication
and installation of the [soil] [rock] anchor system. Install and
fabricate the anchors as shown on the drawings. Prepare fabrication and
installation drawings and an installation plan for approval. [Soil]
[Rock] anchors must be [threaded bar] [or] [strand] type.

1.1.2 Scope of Work

Provide the design of the [soil] [rock] anchor system that will be
completely the Contractor's responsibility. General design criteria are
[shown on the drawings] [given in paragraph Design Requirements]. The
materials, design, stressing, load testing, and acceptance must be in
accordance with PTI DC35.1 and these specifications.

a. [Soil] [Rock] anchors may be threaded bar or strand type. The

Contractor is responsible for the design of the anchor and bearing
plate, [determining top of rock], determining drilling methods, and
determining hole diameter and bond length. Submit design computations
and data for the [soil] [rock] anchors, bearing plates, and bond zones.

b. Include computations with drawings, design assumptions, calculations,

and other information in sufficient detail to verify the design
proposed. The design must be certified by a registered Professional
Engineer with proven experience in design of [soil] [rock] anchor
components as stated in paragraph Qualifications. Include
calculations for the stressing frames.

c. The Contracting Officer will approve the design calculations.

Approval of the design calculations will not relieve the Contractor of
responsibility for unsatisfactory performance of the installed [soil]
[rock] anchors. Furnish all design computations at least [30] [_____]
calendar days prior to the proposed commencement of drilling. The
complete design, including design computations, fabrication and
installation drawings and installation plan, must be certified by a
registered Professional Engineer and must be submitted for approval.

d. Submit a plan for installing the [soil] [rock] anchors for review and
comment. The proposal must describe the sequence for installation and
other restrictions as outlined on the drawings or specified.
Determine the anchor [and casing] installation procedures as part of
the anchor design. Include the installation plan with descriptions of
methods and equipment to be used for alignment checking of anchor
holes [and casings]. [Payment for [soil and] rock anchors, as
specified in Section 01 20 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES, must
include all costs in connection with designing, fabricating, and
installing the anchors.]

1.1.3 Anchor Design

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 the Contractor to facilitate the design of the
anchor system. The anchor location, Design Load
(capacity) and angle of inclination will be
determined by the design of the structure being
anchored. If the design load cannot be determined
by the Designer, this determination may be assigned
to the Contractor, in which case, the specification
must be appropriately modified. The Contractor will
also be required to redesign the anchored structure
to the extent required to accommodate the anchor
design loads. Assumed soil or rock to grout bond
strength will be determined from testing of the soil
or rock in which the anchors are to be installed.
Minimum required bond length will be determined in
accordance with PTI DC35.1, Section 6.7. Type of
grouting material will be determined by site
conditions and the structure being anchored. Type
of corrosion protection required will be determined
in accordance with PTI DC35.1, Section 5.4
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Design the individual [soil] [rock] anchors to meet the following criteria:

Anchor Location As indicated

Horizontal [and] [Vertical] Spacing [_____] m feet minimum, [_____] m feet

maximum
Hole Diameter [_____] mm inches minimum, [_____] mm inches
maximum
Design Load [_____] N kips

Assumed [Soil-][Rock-]Grout Bond Strength [_____] MPa psi

Minimum Unbonded Length [4.6] [_____] m [15] [_____] feet

Minimum Required Bond Length [4.6] [_____] m [15] [_____] feet

Maximum Bond Length [[Rock:] [10.7] [_____] m [35] [_____] feet]

[Soil Type 1:] [10.7] [_____] m [35]
[_____] feet
[[Soil Type 2:] [10.7] [_____] m [35]
[_____] feet
[Soil Type 3:] [10.7] [_____] m [35]
[_____] feet]

Corrosion Protection Class [I, Encapsulated Tendon] [II, Grout

Protected Tendons]
Angle of Anchor Inclination [_____] rad degrees from vertical [with a
tolerance of + [0.05] [_____] rad [3]
[_____] degrees]

1.1.3.1 Design Load

The Design Load must not exceed 60 percent of the ultimate strength of the
prestressing steel. The Lock-off Load must not exceed 70 percent of the

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 ultimate strength of the prestressing steel. The maximum Test Load must
not exceed 80 percent of the ultimate strength of the prestressing steel.
The designer should include consideration of group effect of closely
spaced anchors when determining design load and minimum spacing. Design
the bearing plates so that the bending stresses in the plate do not exceed
the yield strength of the steel when a load equal to 95 percent of the
minimum specified ultimate tensile strength of the prestressing steel is
applied and so that the average bearing stress on the structure does not
exceed [24.1] [_____] MPa [3500] [_____] psi. Design the anchorage
assembly connection to the structure in accordance with [AISC 325] [
ACI 318M ACI 318].

1.1.3.2 Design Schedule

Submit a design schedule for the anchors which includes the following:

a. Anchor number.

b. Anchor design load.

c. Type and size of tendon.

d. Minimum total anchor length.

e. Minimum bond length.

f. Minimum tendon bond length.

g. Minimum unbonded length.

h. Details of corrosion protection, including details of anchorage and

installation.

i. Submit the design schedule at least 30 days prior to commencement of

work on the anchors covered by the schedule.

1.2 REFERENCES

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NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the
publications cited in the text of the guide
specification. The publications are referred to in
the text by basic designation only and listed in
this paragraph by organization, designation, date,
and title.

Use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature

when you add a Reference Identifier (RID) outside of
the Section's Reference Article to automatically
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use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature
to update the issue dates.

References not used in the text will automatically

be deleted from this section of the project
specification when you choose to reconcile
references in the publish print process.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by
the basic designation only.

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

ACI 301 (2020) Specifications for Structural

Concrete

ACI 301M (2020) Metric Specifications for

Structural Concrete

ACI 318 (2019; R 2022) Building Code Requirements

for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-19) and
Commentary (ACI 318R-19)

ACI 318M (2019; Errata 2022) Building Code

Requirements for Structural Concrete &
Commentary

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)

AISC 325 (2017) Steel Construction Manual

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)

API Spec 5CT (2018) Casing and Tubing

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A36/A36M (2019) Standard Specification for Carbon

Structural Steel

ASTM A53/A53M (2024) Standard Specification for Pipe,

Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated,
Welded and Seamless

ASTM A108 (2024) Standard Specification for Steel

Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-Finished

ASTM A416/A416M (2024) Standard Specification for

Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire for
Prestressed Concrete

ASTM A500/A500M (2023) Standard Specification for

Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon
Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and
Shapes

ASTM A536 (1984; R 2019; E 2019) Standard

Specification for Ductile Iron Castings

ASTM A572/A572M (2021; E 2021) Standard Specification for

High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium
Structural Steel

ASTM A588/A588M (2019) Standard Specification for

High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel,
up to 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield

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 Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion
Resistance

ASTM A615/A615M (2022) Standard Specification for Deformed

and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement

ASTM A709/A709M (2021) Standard Specification for

Structural Steel for Bridges

ASTM A722/A722M (2015) Standard Specification for Uncoated

High-Strength Steel Bar for Prestressing
Concrete

ASTM A779/A779M (2016) Standard Specification for Steel

Strand, Seven-Wire, Uncoated, Compacted,
Stress-Relieved for Prestressed Concrete

ASTM A882/A882M (2020) Standard Specification for Filled

Epoxy-Coated Seven-Wire Prestressing Steel
Strand

ASTM C33/C33M (2023) Standard Specification for Concrete

Aggregates

ASTM C109/C109M (2023) Standard Test Method for

Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement
Mortars (Using 2-in. or (50-mm) Cube
Specimens)

ASTM C144 (2018) Standard Specification for

Aggregate for Masonry Mortar

ASTM C150/C150M (2022) Standard Specification for Portland

Cement

ASTM C1107/C1107M (2020) Standard Specification for Packaged

Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Nonshrink)

ASTM D1248 (2016) Standard Specification for

Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials
for Wire and Cable

ASTM D1784 (2020) Standard Specification for Rigid

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and
Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds

ASTM D1785 (2015; E 2018) Standard Specification for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC), Plastic Pipe,
Schedules 40, 80, and 120

ASTM D3350 (2021) Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and

Fittings Materials

ASTM D4101 (2017) Standard Classification System and

Basis for Specification for Polypropylene
Injection and Extrusion Materials

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 POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE (PTI)

PTI DC35.1 (2014) Recommendations for Prestressed

Rock and Soil Anchors

PTI TAB.1 (2006) Post-Tensioning Manual

1.3 SITE CONDITIONS

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NOTE: Where unique site conditions are anticipated,
as evidenced by drilling performance such as loss of
drill water, the information should be clearly
presented on the drilling logs or otherwise made
known to the Contractor. Generally, the plans and
specifications should provide sufficient information
to clearly identify anticipated foundation
conditions. If, based on available information and
site conditions, it is anticipated that additional
foundation exploration will be required by the
Contractor, this work should be added to the
specifications.
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A foundation investigation has been conducted at the site by the

government and data is presented on the foundation exploration drawings.
[Logs of core borings] [subsurface soil data logs] are shown on the
drawings. While the foundation information is representative of
subsurface conditions at the respective locations, local variations in the
characteristics of the subsurface materials may be anticipated. Local
variations which may be encountered include, but are not limited to,
classification and thickness of rock strata, fractures, and other
discontinuities in the rock structure, and variation in the soil
classifications. Such variations will not be considered as differing
materially within the purview of the contract clauses, paragraph differing
site conditions. [Core from the borings indicated] [additional foundation
data] are available for inspection as specified in the special contract
requirements, paragraph physical data. The contractor is responsible for
verifying the location of all utilities that may be affected by
construction or the installation of the anchors.

1.4 BASIS OF BID

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NOTE: Use "Lump Sum" paragraph below for lump
(principal) sum bidding of anchors. Clearly show
number of anchors, anchor capacity, anchor
locations, and elevations on the drawings.

Use "Unit Price" paragraph for unit price bidding of

anchors. Specify unit price bid items for anchors
only for projects where exact quantities cannot be
practically determined prior to the actual work.
Lengths of anchors must be determined as accurately
as possible, prior to bidding, since the unit price

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 per meter foot of the anchors varies as the length
increases or decreases.
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[1.4.1 Lump Sum Payment

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NOTE: Use this paragraph for lump-sum contracts,
consult with Contracting Officer's Technical
Representative (Geotechnical Branch) on
applicability of use prior to selection. This
paragraph will be typically used when there are
relatively small quantity of anchors. Delete this
paragraph for unit-price contracts.
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Base bids upon providing the number, size, capacity, and length of anchors
as indicated on the [drawings]. Include the cost of all necessary
equipment, tools, material, labor, and supervision required to: deliver,
handle, install, grout, test, cut-off, dispose of any cut-offs, and meet
the applicable contract requirements. Include mobilization, pre-drilling,
and redrilling anchors. If it is found that any anchor is not of
sufficient length to provide the capacity specified, notify the
Contracting Officer, who reserves the right to increase or decrease the
total length of anchors to be provided and installed by changing the
anchor locations, requiring the installation of additional anchors, or
directing the omission of anchors from the requirements shown and
specified. If total number of anchors or number of each length vary from
that specified as the basis for bidding, an adjustment in the contract
price or time for completion, or both, will be made in accordance with the
contract documents. Payment for anchors will be based on successfully
installing anchors to satisfy the acceptance criteria. No additional
payment will be made for: damaged, rejected, or misplaced anchors;
withdrawn anchors; or other excesses beyond the assumed anchor length
indicated for which the Contractor is responsible. [Include payments for
vibration monitoring, sound monitoring and precondition construction
surveys].

]1.5 UNIT PRICES

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NOTE: If Section 01 20 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT
PROCEDURES is included in the project
specifications, this paragraph title (UNIT PRICES)
should be deleted from this section and the
remaining appropriately edited subparagraphs below
should be inserted into Section 01 20 00.
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1.5.1 Drilling Holes in Soil

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NOTE: This payment item will be used only when a
prescriptive specification is desired. It will be
deleted when a performance specification is desired.
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1.5.1.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with Drilling Holes in Soil.

1.5.1.2 Measurement

Drilling Holes in soil will be measured for payment to the nearest 300 mm
foot, based upon the meters linear feet of hole actually drilled in soil
in accordance with the specifications.

1.5.1.3 Unit of Measure

Meter Linear foot.

1.5.2 Drilling Holes in Rock

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NOTE: This payment item will be used only when a
prescriptive specification is desired. It will be
deleted when a performance specification is desired.
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1.5.2.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with Drilling Holes in Rock.

1.5.2.2 Measurement

Drilling Holes in Rock will be measured for payment to the nearest 300 mm
foot, based upon the meters linear feet of hole actually drilled in rock
in accordance with the specifications.

1.5.2.3 Unit of Measure

Meter Linear foot.

1.5.3 [Soil] [Rock] Anchors

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NOTE: This payment item will be used only when a
prescriptive specification is desired. It will be
deleted when a performance specification is desired.
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1.5.3.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing and installing
[Soil] [Rock] Anchors. No payment will be made for anchors which do not
meet the acceptance criteria.

1.5.3.2 Measurement

[Soil] [Rock] Anchors will be measured for payment to the nearest 300 mm
foot, based upon the meters linear feet of anchor actually installed below
the bearing plate in accordance with the specifications.

1.5.3.3 Unit of Measure

Meter Linear foot.

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1.5.4 Performance Tests

1.5.4.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with performing Performance

Tests on anchors which are accepted.

1.5.4.2 Measurement

Performance Tests will be measured based upon the number of tests

performed.

1.5.4.3 Unit of Measure

Each.

1.5.5 Proof Tests

1.5.5.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with performing Proof Tests on
anchors which are accepted.

1.5.5.2 Measurement

Proof Tests will be measured based upon the number of tests performed on
anchors which are accepted in accordance with the specifications.

1.5.5.3 Unit of Measure

Each.

1.5.6 Creep Tests

1.5.6.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with performing Creep Tests on
anchors which are accepted. No payment will be made for creep tests on
anchors which do not meet the acceptance criteria.

1.5.6.2 Measurement

Performance Tests will be measured based upon the number of tests

performed on anchors which are accepted in accordance with the
specifications.

1.5.6.3 Unit of Measure

Each.

1.5.7 [Soil] [Rock] Anchors, Complete

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NOTE: This payment item will be used only when a
performance specification is desired. It will be
deleted when a prescriptive specification is desired.

If significant variation in length and/or type of

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 anchors is anticipated, separate payment items
should be considered for different ranges in anchor
length.
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1.5.7.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing and installing
[Soil] [Rock] Anchors, Complete which are accepted. The price must
include installation of anchors and proof testing as specified. No
payment will be made for anchors which do not meet the acceptance
criteria, except when failure is due to lower than assumed
[soil-][rock-]grout bond strength or other information furnished by the
Government.

1.5.7.2 Measurement

[Soil] [Rock] Anchors, Complete will be measured based upon the number of
anchors installed and accepted in accordance with the specifications.

1.5.7.3 Unit of Measure

Each.

1.5.8 Watertightness Testing

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NOTE: This payment item will be deleted when
watertightness testing is not required.
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1.5.8.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with Watertightness Testing.

1.5.8.2 Measurement

Watertightness Testing will be measured for payment based upon the number
of watertightness tests actually performed at the direction of the
Contracting Officer and in accordance with the specifications or as
otherwise required.

1.5.8.3 Unit of Measure

Each.

1.5.9 Pregrouting Holes

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NOTE: This payment item will be deleted when hole
pregrouting is not required.
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1.5.9.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with Pregrouting Holes [which
fail] [prior to] watertightness testing.

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1.5.9.2 Measurement

Pregrouting Holes will be measured for payment based upon the number of
94-pound bags of cement grout or neat cement grout that were actually
injected into the anchor hole as specified.

1.5.9.3 Unit of Measure

Bags of cement (42 kg 94 lbs).

1.5.10 Redrilling Grouted Holes

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NOTE: This payment item will be deleted when
grouted hole redrilling is not required.
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1.5.10.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with Redrilling Grouted Holes.

1.5.10.2 Measurement

Redrilling Grouted Holes will be measured for payment to the nearest 300 mm
foot, based upon the meters linear feet of hole actually drilled in grout
in accordance with the specifications.

1.5.10.3 Unit of Measure

Meter Linear foot.

1.6 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are in addition to those given in PTI DC35.1,

Section 2.0:

1.6.1 Anchored Structure

The wall, foundation or other structure to which the anchor is to transfer

force.

1.6.2 Demonstration Test Anchor

An anchor which is performance tested to verify design assumptions and

installation practices.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

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NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions
in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit
the following list, and corresponding submittal
items in the text, to reflect only the submittals
required for the project. The Guide Specification
technical editors have classified those items that
require Government approval, due to their complexity
or criticality, with a "G." Generally, other
submittal items can be reviewed by the Contractor's
Quality Control System. Only add a “G” to an item,

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 if the submittal is sufficiently important or
complex in context of the project.

For Army projects, fill in the empty brackets

following the "G" classification, with a code of up
to three characters to indicate the approving
authority. Codes for Army projects using the
Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for
Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office
(Engineering Division or other organization in the
District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for
Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes
following the "G" typically are not used for Navy
and Air Force projects.

The "S" classification indicates submittals required

as proof of compliance for sustainability Guiding
Principles Validation or Third Party Certification
and as described in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES.

Choose the first bracketed item for Navy and Air

Force projects, or choose the second bracketed item
for Army projects.
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Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S"

classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are
[for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When
used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that
will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in
accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Fabricator Qualifications; G[, [_____]]

Installer Qualifications; G[, [_____]]

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Fabrication and Installation Drawings; G[, [_____]]

SD-03 Product Data

Equipment

Designer Qualifications; G[, [_____]]

Core Logging and Soil Sampling; G[, [_____]]

Installation Plan; G[, [_____]]

SD-05 Design Data

Design Computations; G[, [_____]]

Anchor Design; G[, [_____]]

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 Design Schedule

SD-06 Test Reports

Prestressing Steel

Cement Grout Mixture Proportions

SD-07 Certificates

Prestressing Steel

Epoxy-Coated Steel Bars

Cement

Bearing Plate

[ Epoxy Coating

][ Corrosion Inhibiting Compound

] SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Polyester Resin Grout

Resin Grouted Anchors

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Driller Logs

Anchor Records

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Submit anchor designer, fabricator and installer qualifications for

approval in accordance with paragraph SUBMITTALS. The submittals must,
where applicable, identify individuals who will be working on this
contract and their relevant experience. No changes must be made in
approved personnel without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.8.1 Designer Qualifications

The anchors must be designed by Professional Engineers who have designed a

minimum [three] [_____] [soil] [rock] anchors projects similar in size and
scope to this project within the past ten years. The drawings and
calculations must be signed by the Professional Engineer.

1.8.2 Fabricator Qualifications

The anchors must be fabricated by a manufacturer that has been in the

practice of designing and fabricating [soil] [rock] anchors similar in
size and scope to this project for at least [ten] [_____] years.

1.8.3 Installer Qualifications

Submit the qualifications and experience records for approval. In the

experience record, identify all the individuals responsible for the

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 anchors and must include a listing of projects of similar scope performed
within the specified period along with points of contact. Qualifications
prior to the installation of any anchors specified in this section. The
anchors must be installed by a firm which is regularly engaged in the
installation of [soil] [rock] anchors and has at least [ten] [_____] years
experience in the installation of similar anchors. The superintendent
must have installed anchors on at least [five projects of similar scope
and size] [___ years of experience installing ground anchors].

[1.8.4 Core Logging and Soil Sampling

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NOTE: Core logging and soil sampling should only be
required when necessary to verify design assumptions
or to provide additional foundation information.
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Logging of core and preparation of drilling logs and records must be

performed by a [Registered] Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer who has at
least [five] [_____] years experience in identifying and logging rock core
and soil samples.

]1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Materials must be suitably wrapped, packaged or covered at the factory or

shop to prevent being affected by dirt, water, oil, grease, and rust.
Protect materials against abrasion or damage during shipment and
handling. Place materials stored at the site above ground on a
well-supported platform and covered with plastic or other approved
material. protect materials from adjacent construction operations.
Grounding of welding leads to prestressing steel will not be permitted.
Reject and remove from the site prestressing steel which is damaged by
abrasion, cuts, nicks, heavy corrosions, pitting, excessive heat, welds or
weld spatter. Inspect tendons prior to insertion into anchor holes for
damage to corrosion protection. Repair any such damage in a manner
recommended by the tendon manufacturer and approved by the Contracting
Officer. Lifting of pre-grouted tendons must be to manufacturers'
recommendations and not cause excessive bending, which can debond the
prestressing steel from the surrounding grout.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Prestressing Steel

Submit certified test reports for each heat or lot of prestressing steel
with materials delivered to the site. [Strands must conform to PTI DC35.1
-14 Section 4.2.1.] Submit [5] [_____] copies of mill reports and [5]
[_____] copies of a certificate from the manufacturer stating chemical
properties, ultimate strengths, yield strengths, modulus of elasticity,
and any other physical properties needed for the required computations,
for the type of steel furnished.

2.1.1.1 High-Strength Steel Bars

ASTM A722/A722M, Type [I] [or] [II], meeting all supplementary

requirements.

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2.1.1.2 Epoxy-Coated Steel Bars

Submit written certification for coating material and coated bars with the
delivery of the bars. Epoxy coated steel bars must conform to PTI DC35.1
-14 Section 4.2.4. Coating at the anchorage end may be omitted over the
length provided for threading the nut against the bearing plate.

2.1.1.3 Steel Bar

[ASTM A615/A615M] [ASTM A108, Grade [___]].

2.1.1.4 Strand

ASTM A416/A416M, Grade [1725] [1860] [250] [270], low relaxation strand.
Do not weld strand.

2.1.1.5 Compact Strand

ASTM A779/A779M, Type [1790] [1860] [260] [270], low relaxation strand.
Strand must not be welded.

2.1.1.6 Epoxy Coated Strand

ASTM A882/A882M, Grade [1725] [1860] [250] [270], including Supplementary

Requirements S1.

2.1.2 Structural Steel

ASTM A36/A36M [ASTM A572/A572M, Grade 345 50] [ASTM A588/A588M] [

ASTM A709/A709M Grade [248] [345] [36] [50]].

2.1.3 Steel Pipe

ASTM A53/A53M, Type E or S, Grade B.

2.1.4 Steel Tube

[ASTM A500/A500M] or [API Spec 5CT, Grade N-80, Oil Field Seconds / Mill
Secondary Tubing].

2.1.5 Ductile Iron Castings

ASTM A536.

2.1.6 Polyethylene Tubing

2.1.6.1 Smooth Polyethylene Tubing

[ASTM D3350] [ASTM D1248, Type III].

2.1.6.2 Corrugated Polyethylene Tubing

PTI DC35.1-14 Section 4.7, with average minimum wall thickness of 1.5 mm
0.06 inch.

2.1.7 Smooth Polypropylene Tubing

ASTM D4101, designation PP 210 B5542-11.

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2.1.8 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe

ASTM D1785[, Schedule 40].

2.1.9 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing

2.1.9.1 Smooth Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing

ASTM D1784. [Class 12454 or 13464.]

2.1.9.2 Corrugated Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing

Manufactured from rigid PVC compounds conforming to ASTM D1784, Class

13464-8 with average minimum wall thickness of 1.0 mm 0.04 inch.

2.1.10 Heat Shrinkable Sleeve

Radiation crosslinked polyolefin tube internally coated with an adhesive

sealant and conforming to PTI DC35.1-14 Section 4.8.1.

2.1.11 Corrosion Inhibiting Compound

The corrosion inhibiting compound must conform to the requirements of

Section 4.6 of PTI DC35.1-14.

2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS

2.2.1 Anchor Head

Anchor head must consist of [steel bearing plate with wedge plate and
wedges for strand anchors] [or] [steel bearing plate with nut for bar
anchors], trumpet and corrosion protection. Submit bearing plate material
and details.

Anchorage devices must be capable of developing 95 percent of the

guaranteed ultimate strength of prestressing steel. The anchorage devices
must conform to the static strength requirements of Section 3.1.6 (1) and
Section 3.1.8 (1) and (2) of PTI TAB.1. [Wedges must be designed to not
cause premature failure of the prestressing steel due to notching or
pinching. Provide special wedges as required for epoxy coated strand.
Removal of epoxy coating to permit use of standard wedges will not be
permitted.] [Design threaded anchorage items for epoxy coated bars to fit
over the epoxy coating and maintain the capacity of the prestressing
steel.] Fabricate the trumpet used to provide a transition from the
anchorage to the unbonded length corrosion protection from steel pipe or
steel tube. The minimum wall thickness must be 3.0 mm for diameters up
to 100 mm and 5.0 mm for larger diameters 0.125 inch for diameters up to 4
inches and 0.20 inch for larger diameters. Weld the trumpet to the
bearing plate.

2.2.2 Prestressing Steel Couplers

[Prestressing steel couplers for bars must be capable of developing 100

percent of the minimum specified ultimate tensile strength of the
prestressing steel.] [Splicing of strand will not be permitted.]

2.2.3 Centralizers and Spacers

Fabricate centralizers [and spacers] from plastic, steel or other approved

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 material which is nondetrimental to the prestressing steel. Do not use
wood. The centralizer must be able to support the tendon in the drill
hole and position the tendon so a minimum of 13 mm 0.5 inch of grout cover
is provided. Centralizers and spacers must permit grout to freely flow up
the drill hole.

2.2.4 Casing

Casing must be [steel pipe] [or] [steel tube] [selected and sized by the
Contractor where required. Casing must be the necessary type and size to
permit proper drilling of anchor holes and placing of anchors as specified
herein and shown on the drawings. Straightening of casings and machining
of joints may be necessary in order to meet specified alignment
tolerances.]

2.2.5 Anchorage Covers

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NOTE: When the anchorage recess is to remain open,
delete the last sentence. If anchor head has 75 mm
3 inches or more of concrete or non-shrink grout
cover, the anchorage cover may be eliminated and the
anchorage coated to prevent corrosion.
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Fabricate anchorage covers from steel or plastic. The material used must
not be subject to attack by cement, corrosion-inhibiting greases or the
environment. If plastic is used, it must not be susceptible to
ultraviolet light degradation. Securely attach the cover to the bearing
plate. If the cover is to be grease filled, the cover must form a
permanent watertight enclosure for the anchorage device.

2.3 EQUIPMENT

The Contractor's Quality Control manager must verify that the equipment
used on site is the same as the equipment submitted for approval. Submit
catalog cuts, brochures, or other descriptive literature describing the
equipment to be used for drilling, grouting, handling, and installing the
[soil] [rock] anchors. Submit sketches, drawings or details showing the
access and temporary supports where required for the drilling equipment
and stressing frames. Provide descriptions of stressing jacks, gages,
dynamometers, load cells, or other devices for measuring stressing load,
certified calibration records for each set of jacking equipment, and
current testing curves for stress measurement gages which show that gages
have been calibrated for the jacks for which they are used [30] [_____]
days prior to the start of the testing operations.

2.3.1 Drilling Equipment

Provide drilling equipment suitable for advancing the drill tools to the
depths and at the alignment [specified][required].

2.3.2 Grouting Equipment

2.3.2.1 Grout Mixer

Grout mixer must conform to PTI DC35.1-14 Section 7.8.1.

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2.3.2.2 Grout Pump

The grout pump must be of the positive displacement type, and must be
capable of pumping at all flow rates below [75] [_____] L/minute [20]
[_____] gpm, must be capable of pumping at the pressure of at least 345
[_____] kPa [50] [_____] psi at zero flow rate. For neat cement grout,
the pump must have a screen with [3] [_____] mm [0.125] [_____] inch
maximum clearance to sieve the grout before being introduced into the
pump. Screens are not required for shear type mixers. Make available a
pump which is capable of pumping both neat cement grout mixes and sanded
grout mixes. The pumping equipment must have a pressure gage capable of
measuring pressures of at least 1.0 MPa 150 psi or twice the required
grout pressure, whichever is greater.

2.3.3 Stressing Equipment

Stressing equipment must be hydraulically operated and must have a

capacity sufficient to stress the anchors to the [specified][required]
Test Loads within the rated capacity in one stroke. Pumps must be capable
of applying each load increment in less than 60 seconds and must be
capable of maintaining the hydraulic pressure within 345 kPa 50 psi. The
equipment must permit stressing of the tendon in increments and raising or
lowering the load in the tendon. [Stressing equipment for strands must be
capable of stressing all elements equally and simultaneously.] Calibrate
the equipment with an accuracy of +2 percent and ensure that the
calibration certificate and graphs must be available at the site. The
production gage must have graduations of 500 kPa 100 psi or less.
Maintain a second certified gage for periodic verification of the
production gage. Provide a dial gage or approved device to measure total
tendon elongation at each load increment to the nearest 0.03 mm 0.001 inch.
The dial gage must be capable of measuring the entire anchor movement
without being reset. Verify the calibration of gages no more than 30
calendar days prior to commencing work under this contract and at
six-month intervals throughout the period of use.

2.3.4 Testing Equipment

Provide testing equipment consisting of a hydraulic jack with calibrated

pressure gage for applying the load and a dial gage or vernier scale to
measure anchor movement. The ram travel of the stressing equipment must
be not less than the theoretical elastic elongation of the total anchor
length at the maximum Test Load. Graduate the pressure gage in [500]
[_____] kPa [100] [_____] psi increments. Calibrate the stressing
equipment and pressure gage as a unit no more than 30 calendar days prior
to commencing work under this contract and at six-month intervals
throughout the period of use. The movement measuring device must have a
minimum travel equal to the theoretical elastic elongation of the total
anchor length at the maximum Test Load without resetting the device.[
Provide an approved dial gage or vernier scale and stand to measure
movement of the [wall] [structure].]

2.4 GROUT

2.4.1 Cement

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NOTE: When the ambient rock temperature is below 10
degrees C 50 degrees F, Type III cement may be
necessary.

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ASTM C150/C150M, Type I, II, III or V.

2.4.2 Water

Provide fresh, clean, potable water free from injurious amounts of sewage,
oil, acid, alkali, salts, or organic matter.

2.4.3 Aggregates

Fine aggregate for sand-cement grout must conform to ACI 301MACI 301 and [
ASTM C33/C33M for grout for backfilling holes] [or ASTM C144 for grout for
pregrouting]. Aggregates must not contain substances which may be
deleteriously reactive with alkalis in the cement.

2.4.4 Admixtures.

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NOTE: Accelerators are not permitted because of
concern that they may cause corrosion of the
prestressing steel. Only plasticizers or retarders
should be permitted when necessary for hot
conditions or long pumping distances.
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Admixtures which control bleed, improve flowability, reduce water content

and retard set may be used in the grout subject to the approval of the
Contracting Officer. Any admixtures used must be compatible with the
prestressing steel and must be mixed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.

2.4.5 Grout for Anchors

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NOTE: Ground and rock ambient temperatures may only
have an effect on the grout when they are below 10
degrees C 50 degrees F or when polyester resin grout
is used. If unusual ground or rock temperatures are
known to exist, this information should be provided
to the Contractor
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2.4.5.1 Cement Grout

Cement grout must conform to PTI DC35.1-14 Section 6.11 and Section
7.8.2.3. Submit cement grout mixture proportions.

2.4.5.2 Polyester Resin Grout

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NOTE: Polyester resin grout should not be used for
anchors installed in wet holes. Single stage
grouting can be accomplished with polyester resin
grout by using fast setting resin grout in the bond
zone and slower setting resin grout in the free
stressing zone. The cure times of the resin grout
will be affected by ground or rock ambient
temperatures.

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Polyester resin grout must consist of high strength, unsaturated polyester

resin filled with nonreactive, inorganic aggregate and a separated
catalyst contained in a tube of polyester film or glass. Gel time and
cure time must be appropriate for the installation procedures. The
polyester resin grout must have the following minimum properties:

Compressive Strength 83 MPa 12000 psi

Tensile Strength 27.6 MPa 4000 psi

Shear Strength 20.7 MPa 3000 psi

Resin cartridges with expired shelf life are not allowed.

2.4.6 Sand-Cement Grout

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NOTE: Where an excessive volume of neat cement
grout is required for pregrouting holes or grouting
holes which fail watertightness tests, sand-cement
grout may be used. The section below provides two
options for sand-cement grout mix. The first option
for grout mix is suitable for normal applications.
When a specific strength grout is required, the
second option should be used.
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Grout for waterproofing holes, grouting holes which fail the

watertightness test, and for backfilling holes which are abandoned must
consist of a mixture of portland cement, [fine aggregate] [masonry sand]
and water. [The grout must consist of one-part portland cement and two
parts fine aggregate by volume, mixed with sufficient water to provide a
uniform consistency.] [The grout mix proportions are the responsibility
of the Contractor. Submit the proposed mix design to the Contracting
Officer for approval. The water content must be the minimum necessary for
proper placement. Base the final proportions of materials on results of
tests made on sample mixtures of grout. The minimum compressive strength
of two-inch cubes, molded, cured, and tested in accordance with
ASTM C109/C109M, must be [27.6] [_____] MPa [4,000] [_____] psi.] The
Contractor is responsible for taking, curing, and breaking of grout test
cubes for determining mix design, and all testing must be done by an
independent laboratory approved by the Contracting Officer. [Replicate
[soil] [rock] conditions and temperatures in the curing process.]

2.4.7 Grout for Anchor Pads

Use nonshrink grout conforming to ASTM C1107/C1107M for leveling bearing

plates.

2.5 TENDON FABRICATION

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NOTE: The tendon consists of the prestressing
steel, anchorage, corrosion protection, centralizers
and spacers, and sheathing where required. For
fully bonded anchors, the free stressing length is

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 grouted after stressing. For unbonded anchors, the
free stressing length is provided with bond breaker
to prevent bonding with the grout or two-stage
grouting is performed.
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2.5.1 General

Fabrication of the anchors must be as recommended by the suppliers.

Completely assemble anchors with all [centralizers], [spacers], grout and
vent tubes and corrosion protection prior to insertion into the hole.
Protect, transport and store fabricated anchors in a manner to prevent
contamination or damage to any components.

2.5.2 Tendon

Locate all spacers for multiple element tendons as indicated on the

approved shop drawings. Furnish strands full length with no splicing or
coupling permitted. Tendon material must be unblemished and free of
pitting, nicks, grease, or injurious defects. When required to maintain
the tendon location within the hole, provide centralizers at a maximum of
[3] [_____] meter [10] [_____] foot intervals center-to-center throughout
the bond length. [Provide spacers at a maximum [3] [_____] meter [10]
[_____] foot intervals center-to-center throughout the bond length.] The
entire bond length of the tendon must be free of dirt, lubricants, loose
rust, corrosion-inhibiting coatings or other contaminants.

2.5.3 Bond Breaker

Bond breaker for free stressing length of unbonded anchors must consist of
smooth polyethylene tubing, minimum wall thickness 1 mm 0.04 inch, or
smooth PVC tubing, minimum wall thickness 1.0 mm 0.04 inch.

2.5.4 Vent Tubes

Vent tubes used during grouting operations, if necessary, must be any

appropriate type for the job, as recommended by the supplier of the
anchors.

2.5.5 Grout Tubes

Grout tubes must be polyethylene tubing or as recommended by the anchor

manufacturer and approved by the Contracting Officer. Inside diameter of
grout tubes must be adequate to fully grout the entire hole.

2.5.6 Corrosion Protection

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NOTE: Type of corrosion protection required will be
determined in accordance with PTI DC35.1, Paragraph
5.3. Fusion bonded epoxy coatings may contain
holidays and may be damaged during fabrication and
installation, therefore epoxy coating should not be
relied on to provide adequate corrosion protection.
The grout or encapsulation must be included in the
corrosion protection design. The paragraphs on
encapsulation will be included for Class I
(Encapsulated Tendon) corrosion protection.
Additional corrosion protection may not be required

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 for temporary anchors.
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Corrosion protection must be as indicated. Provide corrosion protection

for the entire anchor and include anchorages covers and trumpets filled
with corrosion inhibiting compound or grout and encapsulation of the free
stressing length and bond length.

2.5.6.1 Anchorage Protection

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NOTE: Compound filled trumpets should only be used
for restressable anchors or anchors with permanent
load cells.
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The trumpet must be sealed to the bearing plate and must overlap the free
stressing length encapsulation by at least 100 mm 4 inches. The trumpet
and anchorage cover must be completely filled with corrosion inhibiting
compound or grout. Compound filled trumpets must have a permanent seal
between the trumpet and the free length corrosion protection.

2.5.6.2 Free Stressing Length Encapsulation

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NOTE: Encapsulation of the free stressing length is
intended to provide corrosion protection in the free
stressing length. If corrugated tubing or heat
shrinkable sleeve is used for encapsulation for
unbonded anchors, a separate bond breaker must be
used.
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Encapsulation for free stressing length must consist of a sheath of smooth

polyethylene tubing, minimum wall thickness 1.5 mm 0.06 inch; smooth
polypropylene tubing, minimum wall thickness 1.5 mm 0.06 inch; smooth PVC
tubing, minimum wall thickness 1.0 mm 0.04 inch; steel pipe or tube with
minimum wall thickness 5.0 mm 0.20 inch or corrugated tubing conforming to
paragraph Bond Length Encapsulation. Sheath for bars and strands may be
heat shrinkable sleeve with a minimum thickness of 0.6 mm 0.024 inch.
Free stressing length encapsulation must extend at least 100 mm 4 inches
into the trumpet, but must not contact the bearing plate during testing
and stressing of the tendon. [Where corrugated tubing is used for sheath
for unbonded anchors, a separate bond breaker must be provided.]

2.5.6.3 Bond Length Encapsulation

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NOTE: Encapsulation of the bond length for Class I
(Encapsulated Tendon) corrosion protection is
intended to provide corrosion protection in the bond
zone and transfer stresses from the prestressing
steel through the grout. For Class II (Grout
Protected Tendons) corrosion protection, the grout
provides the only corrosion protection in the bond
zone, and separate encapsulation will not be
specified.
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 Bond length encapsulation must consist of corrugated polyethylene tubing,
minimum wall thickness 1.5 mm 0.060 inch or corrugated PVC tubing, minimum
wall thickness 1.0 mm 0.040 inch.

2.6 TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS

Perform required material tests, on prestressing steel and accessories, by

an approved laboratory to demonstrate that the materials are in
conformance with the specifications. Test grout in accordance with
ASTM C109/C109M. These tests will be at the Contractor's expense.
Furnish to the Contracting Officer prestressing steel test results prior
to beginning fabrication of any anchors and within 24 hours of testing.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DRILLING HOLES

3.1.1 General

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NOTE: If redesign of anchored structures due to
relocation of anchors is to be performed by the
Contractor, the appropriate design criteria must be
furnished by the Government.

Limitations on distance between grout holes and

holes being drilled is based on prevention of
washout of fresh grout by drill water. The actual
distance, if required, should be determined on the
basis of integrity of the rock and whether or not
the hole was pregrouted.

When environmental considerations require

containment and disposal of waste water, the last
two sentences should be included and the work should
be coordinated with Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.
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The [top of bond zone elevations] [and other] physical conditions

indicated on the drawings are the result of [soil sampling] [and] [core
borings]. (See also paragraph "PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS"). Drill holes at
the locations and inclinations shown and to the depths and diameters
determined by the Contractor to provide the design bond length and capacity
indicated on the drawings. The locations of the holes may be changed
only as approved by the Contracting Officer. Any redesign of the
[anchored structure] [_____] due to relocation of anchor holes [must be
performed by the Government] [must be performed by the Contractor].
Unless otherwise specified, theThe Contractor must determine the drilling
method to be used. Do not drill holes within [[15] [_____] meters [50]
[_____] feet of] a grouted hole until the grout has set at least 24
hours. [Do not preform pressure grouting and drilling simultaneously
within a distance of [15] [_____] meters [50] [_____] feet.] Take care
while drilling to avoid damage of any kind to the existing structures.
Damages of any nature will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer and
repairs or replacements must be made as required. Drill holes a maximum of
[1] [_____] meter [3] [_____] feet beyond the required anchor bond
length. Provide a temporary plug for all holes drilled more than 10 days
prior to installation of the anchor. [Collect, recycle, or treat waste

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 water from drilling operations; do not discharged directly into the
[river] [water] or on the ground. See also Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS].

3.1.2 Drilling Through Existing Structures

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NOTE: Core drilling through existing structures
should only be required where close tolerances are
required or where vibrations from other drilling
methods might be objectionable.
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Drill holes through existing structure by [core drilling equipment to

prevent] [any method which does not cause] damage to the surrounding
structure. The Contractor is advised that foreign material, including
metals and other materials remaining from original construction of the
existing structure, may be encountered during drilling through existing
structures.

3.1.3 Drilling in Soil

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NOTE: Where loss of surrounding material could
endanger nearby structures, the casing should be
advanced by methods which preclude removal of
material surrounding the casing, such as use of
duplex method with annular flow of drill water or
fluid between the inner drill string and the casing.
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Holes in soil may be drilled by rotary drilling, rotary percussive, or

vibratory driven casing. Holes in soil must be provided with steel casing
where required for support of the surrounding material. [Remove casing
[prior to] [during] anchor grouting.] [Remove hollow-stem augers which
are used for installation of the tendon during anchor grouting.] Where
soil is susceptible to caving, holes through soil must be drilled by the
duplex method using an inner and outer casing with return water flow
between the casings.

3.1.4 Casing

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NOTE: Casing may also be required to span voids
when drilling through existing structures.
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Utilize casing for drilling through unstable soil formations [and]

[_____]. Advance the casing by [rotary drilling] [or] [driving].

[3.1.5 Drilling in Rock

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NOTE: Core drilling is more expensive and slower
than other drilling methods and should be specified
only where excessive vibration could endanger
existing structures or would otherwise be
objectionable, where it is expected that embedded
items will be encountered in an existing structure,

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 or as otherwise determined by the designer to be
necessary. Anchor holes which are core drilled may
require overdrilling with a roller bit or other
approved means to roughen the circumference of the
hole to promote bond with the grout. Where existing
foundation information is not complete, e.g. when
anchoring existing structures, it may be advisable
to require core drilling for initial (demonstration
test) anchor holes in each area to determine the
nature of the rock material and permit determination
of actual hole depths. If sufficient foundation
information cannot be provided to permit the
Contractor to estimate design and installation of
the anchors prior to bidding, the prescriptive
tailoring option should be used.
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Unless otherwise specified, holesHoles in rock may be drilled by core

drilling, rotary drilling, percussion drilling or down-the-hole hammer
using equipment suitable for the intended purpose. [The drilling method
must not cause structural damage to existing structures. Modify drilling
method if damage is observed.] [Perform core drilling with rotary
drilling equipment using diamond-matrix coring bits.] [Core from holes
must be furnished to the Contracting Officer in core boxes at the site for
information. Additional drilling may be required based on the quality of
the rock encountered. Rock core from demonstration test anchor holes only
must be retained by the Contractor for the duration of the contract as
specified in paragraph "Retention of Core". Retention of core from other
holes, after evaluation and release by the Contracting Officer, is not
required.] Overdrilling of holes by a maximum of one meter three feet
beyond the required elevation will be permitted if complete removal of
cuttings and other material cannot be accomplished. If the hole is
overdrilled, the tendon must be supported so that the free length
corrosion protection extends the required length into the trumpet and so
that the anchor can be stressed.

]3.1.6 Records

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NOTE: If core recovery and logging is required to
verify design assumptions or to provide additional
foundation information, Section 02 32 13 SUBSURFACE
DRILLING AND SAMPLING should be included in the
project, or applicable portions should be inserted
into this specification.
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Submit driller logs and records as specified in paragraph Driller Logs.

The presence of a Government inspector or the keeping of separate drilling
records by the Contracting Officer must not relieve the Contractor of the
responsibility for the work specified in this paragraph. Payment will not
be made for any work for which the required records have not been
furnished by the Contractor.

3.1.7 Alignment

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NOTE: The specifier should consult PTI DC35.1,
paragraph 7.3.5. Tolerances are governed by

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 project-specific requirements. The practical lower
bound is 0.01 rad 0.5 degree.
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3.1.7.1 Tolerances

The anchor hole must be located within [300] [_____] mm [12] [_____] inches
of the plan location. The entry angle must be within [0.05] [_____] rad
[3] [_____] degrees of the specified inclination. The alignment of the
drilled hole must be within [0.05] [_____] rad [3] [_____] degrees of the
theoretical alignment. Check tolerance for each anchor hole. If the hole
alignment is not within these tolerances, [the hole must be backfilled
with cement or sand-cement grout and a new hole drilled adjacent to the
rejected hole] [notify Contracting Officer and perform corrective measures
as directd]. If tolerances cannot be maintained, then notify Contracting
Officer.

3.1.7.2 Alignment Check

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NOTE: Alignment checks are rarely performed for
soil anchors. Alignment check should only be
required when the actual alignment of the anchor is
critical to the design of the structure. Situations
where alignment is critical include: anchors through
structures with voids or embedded items, where there
is a possibility that anchors could intersect each
other, and where the purpose of the anchors is
overturning resistance.
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Check each drilled hole for alignment as specified herein upon completion
of drilling and before commencement of any other work. Check direction
and inclination of all anchor holes for each [3-meter 10-foot] [_____]
intervals throughout the hole. Checking the alignment of each anchor hole
must be done by measuring the inclination of the actual drilled anchor
hole center line in place with respect to the specified anchor center
line. The specified anchor center line must consist of a single,
straight, continuous line extending from the top of the hole to the
required bottom elevation of the hole. Specified anchor centerlines must
slope at the inclinations shown on the drawings. The Contracting Officer
must have access to holes for alignment surveys that may include, but not
be limited to, slope indicators or other down-the-hole equipment. Drill
rods may be required to be removed from the hole or left in place as
directed by the Contracting Officer. Holes, or portions of holes, which
are out of alignment must be corrected or filled with cement grout having
a water-cement ratio of 0.40 or sand-cement grout, and a new hole drilled
as directed by the Contracting Officer. Slight adjustments to
inclinations indicated on the drawings may be required, as directed by the
Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for all drilled holes
until accepted by the Contracting Officer. Holes to replace incorrectly
drilled holes must be drilled at no additional cost to the Government.
All equipment for checking alignment of anchor holes must be operated by
personnel experienced in the operation of such equipment.

3.1.7.3 Alignment Checking Equipment

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NOTE: Because of the expense involved, the

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 down-hole gyrocompass should only be used when there
is a reasonable anticipation that embedded metal
will be encountered within the structure in
sufficient mass to affect the magnetic compass. In
such case, an appropriate payment item for a cost
per day should be included.
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Check alignment of holes by means of a magnetic single shot survey

instrument, or equal equipment, and selected based on the maximum expected
range of angle deviation to be measured. [If embedded metal within the
structure is reasonably believed to have affected the standard magnetic
compass, then a down-hole gyrocompass may be required. Payment for use of
the gyrocompass will be made at the contract unit price per day.]

3.1.8 Watertightness Testing

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NOTE: Anchor holes should be watertight to prevent
loss of grout from the rock zone, prevent dilution
of grout prior to setting, and prevent corrosion of
the tendon. Watertightness testing should be
performed where any of the following conditions are
known to occur or where sufficient data is not
available to adequately determine the integrity of
the rock:

a. the rock formation has open fractures which

would permit loss of grout from around the
prestressing steel after initial placement.
b. artesian water flow or seepage exists in the
strata where the rock anchor is located.
c. interconnection exists between drilled holes.

Watertightness testing may be performed after

drilling the hole or after pregrouting the hole.
Where the rock is known to be highly fractured,
pregrouting and redrilling should be considered
prior to watertightness testing.
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The rock portion of all drilled holes must be watertightness tested in

accordance with the procedures of PTI DC35.1, Section 7.5. A packer must
be used where necessary to facilitate pressure testing of the bond zone.
Holes which have a water loss in excess of [9.5] [_____] liters [2.5]
[_____] gallons in ten minutes must be grouted as specified in paragraph
Waterproofing Anchor Holes, and redrilled.

3.1.9 Waterproofing Anchor Holes

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NOTE: Where the rock is known to be fractured or
have interconnections, pregrouting of the hole prior
to watertightness testing may be required. Where
the rock in the free stressing zone is fractured and
where the anchor is installed through unconsolidated
material, a packer will be required to properly
grout the rock. Waterproof grouting of anchor holes
should only be done with a Government representative

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 present to avoid overruns in the amount of grout
used. When cement grout take is excessive, a
sand-cement grout should be used.
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The rock portion of anchor holes which fail the watertightness test must
be [tremie] [pressure] grouted with cement grout as specified in paragraph
Grout for Waterproofing or Backfilling Holes. [A packer must be installed
at the top of rock.] Grouted holes must be redrilled while the grout
strength is considerably less than that of the surrounding rock, but not
less than [24] [_____] hours after grouting. [If the grout take for the
hole exceeds [_____] bags of cement, grouting with cement will be stopped
and the hole will be grouted with a sand-cement grout.]

3.2 INSTALLATION OF ANCHORS

3.2.1 General

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NOTE: Demonstration test anchors should be
designated to verify the Contractor's installation
methods and design assumptions. Demonstration test
anchors should be installed and approved prior to
drilling for other anchors represented by the anchor
to facilitate changes which may be required in
anchor depth or drilling techniques. Demonstration
test anchors must be performance tested to verify
capacity. The last sentence should only be included
when verification of anchor bond length is needed
prior to installation of production anchors.
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The Contractor is responsible for each drilled hole until the anchor has
been installed, grouted, stressed and accepted. Holes in rock and casings
must be cleaned by pressurized air and/or water to remove drill cuttings
and mud. [The anchors designated as demonstration test anchors must be
installed and tested prior to drilling the bond zone for other anchors
within the area represented by the demonstration test anchor.]

3.2.2 Placing

All the equipment used in handling and placing the anchors must be such
that it does not damage or deteriorate the prestressing steel, corrosion
protection, or the anchorages. Each anchor must be inspected prior to
insertion into the hole. Any damage to corrosion protection must be
repaired prior to insertion or, if determined by the Contracting Officer
to be not repairable, the anchor must be replaced. Insertion of anchors
must be in accordance with PTI DC35.1.

3.2.3 Resin Grouted Anchors

Insertion of resin-grouted anchors must be in accordance with the resin

manufacturer's written recommendations and recommendations for hole
diameter, cartridge selection, and tendon installation and rotation prior
to installing the anchors. Tendons must be inserted until contact is made
with the first cartridge. The tendon must then be rotated and advanced at
the rate recommended by the resin grout manufacturer. After reaching its
final position, the tendon must be rotated as recommended by the resin
grout manufacturer to ensure complete mixing of the resin.

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3.2.4 Cement Grouted Rock Anchors

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NOTE: Single stage grouting requires the use of a
bond breaker on the tendon in the free stressing
zone to prevent bonding of the grout to prestressing
steel in the stressing zone. When two-stage
grouting is required, the specification must be
modified to reflect the additional grouting step.
[Second stage grouting must be performed after the
anchor is stressed, tested, and locked off.]

Rock anchors are normally gravity grouted, however,

in weak or weathered rock pressure grouting may be
used to increase rock-grout bond, to consolidate the
foundation or to provide a grout curtain to restrict
flow of water through the rock. When pressure
grouting is required, the specification must include
the required grouting pressure. This grouting would
normally take place during the waterproofing of the
holes.

When the ambient rock temperature is known to be

below 10 degrees C 50 degrees F, the provisions of
ACI 306R should be added.
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Grouting equipment must be of type and capacity required for successful

installation of the rock anchors. All anchors must use single stage
grouting to encase the anchor. Grouting must be performed by a method in
accordance with PTI DC35.1, paragraph 7.6. Grouting must commence at the
bottom of the grout zone and proceed to the top of the zone. Grouting
must be gravity flow. [The casing must be withdrawn as the grouting
proceeds.]

3.2.5 Grouting of Soil Anchors

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NOTE: Soil anchors in cohesive soils will have
somewhat higher bond strengths when pressure
grouted. Soil anchors in cohesionless soils may
have significantly higher bond strengths depending
on the type of soil. Since the installation and
grouting procedures for soil anchors are highly
dependent on the specific soil conditions, the
procedure should be left to the discretion of the
Contractor to meet the performance criteria. When a
specific grouting procedure is required to develop
the design capacity, the procedure should be
included in this paragraph.
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Within the bond length, grout placement must proceed such that the hole is
filled in a manner to prevent air voids. The soil anchor hole must be
progressively filled with grout and maintained completely full from bottom
to top of the zone until the grout has set. Grouting of a soil anchor
hole must be performed within 48 hours of the time the hole is drilled.
Grouting may be accomplished through the casing pipe, grout tubes,

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 hollow-stem augers or hollow drill rods. The grouting procedure used must
provide soil anchors which meet the specified design capacity.
Post-grouting will normally result in higher bond values.

3.2.5.1 Gravity Grouting

Gravity grouting must proceed from the bottom of the hole to the top of
the [bond zone] [hole].

3.2.5.2 Pressure Grouting

The method of pressure grouting must be determined by the Contractor and

proven in the demonstration anchor. Production anchors must be grouted
using the methods and target pressures that were used on the acceptable
demonstration anchor. Grouting pressures and pumping rates must be
controlled to prevent ground surface heave or fracturing. Grouting
pressures must be incrementally increased until a refusal is reached or an
acceptable amount of grout is pumped.

3.2.5.3 Post-Grouting

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NOTE: Post-grouting is performed using grout tubes
with special check valves in the grouting zone which
are installed with the tendon. Post-grouting may be
utilized as additional pressure grouting after
initial grout has set to increase the bond values
for anchors. It may also be used, when
post-grouting tubes have been installed, for
increasing the bond values of anchors which fail
load tests. The maximum grouting pressure is
determined by the pressure-volume characteristics of
the soil. Three phases of post-grouting is
considered to be the practical limit.
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The number of phases of post-grouting must be determined by the Contractor

and proven in the demonstration anchor. Production anchors must be
grouted using the methods and target pressures that were used on the
acceptable demonstration anchor. Grouting pressures and pumping rates
must be controlled to prevent ground surface heave or fracturing.
Grouting pressures must be incrementally increased until a refusal is
reached or an acceptable amount of grout is pumped.

3.2.6 Anchorage Installation

The bearing plate and [anchor head] [nut] must be installed perpendicular
to the tendon, within [0.05] [_____] rad [3] [_____] degrees, and centered
on the tendon without bending of the stressing steel. [Wedges, wedge
holes and tendons must be free of dirt, grout or other contaminants.]
[Corrosion protection must be maintained intact at the anchorage and any
damage must be repaired prior to stressing.]

3.3 STRESSING

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NOTE: The lock-off loads should be a function of
the structure being anchored and tolerable or
anticipated movements for loading changes on the

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 structure that will cause load changes on the
anchor. Typically, lock-off loads are equal to or
slightly higher than design loads. The last
sentence should only be included when verification
of anchor length is needed prior to installation of
production anchors.
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3.3.1 General Requirements

After the anchor grout [in the bond zone] has reached sufficient strength
in accordance with the Contractor's designthe specified strength, as
verified by grout cube break, the anchors must be stressed. Prior to
stressing, surfaces upon which the stressing equipment is resting must be
clean and the stressing equipment must be aligned as nearly with the
center of the hole as possible. An Alignment Load of [10] [_____] percent
of the Design Load must be applied to the anchor prior to setting dial
gauges. Stress the anchor in accordance with the anchor manufacturer's
recommendation, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.
Design and Lock-off loads are given on the drawings. Determine the
lock-off procedure so that the lift-off results meet the acceptance
criteria specified in paragraph Acceptance. The maximum stress must never
exceed 80 percent of the guaranteed ultimate strength of anchor steel.
The process of stressing the anchors must be so conducted that accurate
elongation of the anchor steel can at all times be recorded and compared
with the computations submitted to, and accepted by the Contracting
Officer. [Stressing elements of strand anchors must be stressed
simultaneously.] Safety precautions must be taken to prevent workers from
being [behind] [or in front of] the stressing equipment during stressing.
Stressing of the anchors must be performed in a sequence submitted by the
Contractor for review by the Contracting Officer. All stressing must be
done in the presence of a representative of the Contracting Officer. At
no time during the stressing and testing of an anchor will the stressing
equipment be disconnected from the temporary stressing head or anchor.
[Each anchor to be performance tested must be declared acceptable before
proceeding with drilling for other anchors within the section [type]
represented by that anchor.]

3.3.2 Lock-off

After completion of the all required tests, the load must be returned to
the Alignment Load and the specified Lock-off Load must be applied to the
anchor. A lift-off test must be made to verify the load in the anchor
tendon before the tendon is locked-off and the stressing equipment is
removed. The lift-off reading must be within five percent of the
specified lock-off load. If the lift-off reading is not within five
percent of the specified lock-off load, the anchorage will be reset and
another lift-off reading must be made. This procedure must be repeated
until a satisfactory lift-off reading is obtained. After lock-off, the
trumpet must be filled with [grout] [corrosion inhibiting compound] and
[the anchor head protective cap must be installed] [the anchorage recess
must be fully grouted flush with the adjacent surfaces].

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

The first three anchors and a minimum of 2 percent of the remaining

anchors must be designated as demonstration test anchors. designated
demonstration test anchors must be used to verify [top of rock elevation,]
[rock] [soil] quality and the adequacy of the Contractor's anchor design

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 and installation procedures. Demonstration test anchors must pass the
performance test prior to placing other anchors within the section
represented by the respective demonstration test anchor. All other
anchors must be proof tested. During the stressing of each anchor, a
record must be kept of gage pressure and of anchor elongation at each
stage of stressing to the specified test or Lock-off Load, as applicable.
The Test Load must not be exceeded. Provide a qualified engineer to
evaluate the anchor test results and determine the acceptability of the
anchors in accordance with the criteria indicated hereunder. Final
acceptance of each anchor will be made by the Contracting Officer. All
tests must be run in the presence of the Contracting Officer or his
representative.

3.4.1 Performance Test

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NOTE: Performance tests cannot be performed on
fully-grouted resin-grouted anchors. The slow
setting resin cartridges cannot be installed for
resin-grouted anchors which are to be performance
tested and provision must be made for grouting the
free stressing length if the anchors are to be used
as production anchors.
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Performance test must consist of cyclically and incrementally loading and

unloading the anchor, and must be conducted in accordance with PTI DC35.1,
Paragraph 8.3.2. During the testing of each anchor, a record must be kept
of gage pressure and of anchor elongation at each stage of stressing to
each Test Load required by PTI DC35.1. Measurements of the elongation of
prestressing steel must be made in accordance with PTI DC35.1. If the
total movement at the end of 10 minutes at the Test Load exceeds 1 mm
0.040 inch, the Test Load will be held an additional 50 minutes and the
movement readings will be taken at the interval specified in PTI DC35.1,
Paragraph 8.3.2. Test records, including plots and graphical analysis of
test data, must be furnished upon acceptance of each performance tested
anchor in accordance with paragraph SUBMITTALS.

3.4.2 Proof Test

Proof test must consist of incrementally loading the anchor and will be
conducted in accordance with PTI DC35.1, Paragraph 8.3.3. During the
testing of each anchor, a record must be kept of gage pressure and of
anchor elongation at each stage of stressing to the Test Load required by
PTI DC35.1. Measurements of the elongation of prestressing steel must be
made in accordance with PTI DC35.1. If the total movement at the end of
10 minutes at the Test Load exceeds 1 mm 0.040 inch, the Test Load must be
held an additional 50 minutes and the movement readings will be taken at
the interval specified in PTI DC35.1, Paragraph 8.3.3. Test records,
including plots and graphical analysis of test data, must be furnished
upon acceptance of each proof tested anchor in accordance with paragraph
SUBMITTALS. The proof test results will be compared with similar anchors
in which performance tests have been performed. If any significant
variation from the proof tests occurs, the Contracting Officer may require
additional performance tests.

3.4.3 Supplementary Extended Creep Test

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 NOTE: Rock anchors installed in competent rock
normally do not exhibit time-dependent movement and
do not require extended creep test. However,
decomposed or weak argillaceous rock may exhibit
creep, and extended creep test should be
considered. At least 2 extended creep tests should
be performed on permanent anchors in soils with a
Plasticity Index greater than 20.
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Where specified, anchors must have an extended creep test performed.

Creep test must consist of cyclically and incrementally loading and
unloading the anchor, and will be conducted in accordance with PTI DC35.1,
Paragraph 8.3.4. Each maximum load must be held in accordance with
PTI TAB.1, Table 8.3.4. A plot of each family of creep curves must be
submitted along with the recorded readings taken at time of the test.

3.4.4 Driller Logs

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NOTE: This paragraph should be used when a record
of the drilling is desired for verification of
design assumptions or to document the actual
conditions encountered. The list of information
must be edited to reflect the work involved (rock or
soil anchor, core drilling, drilling methods, etc.

This paragraph includes a reference to DRILLING LOG,

ENG FORM 1836 and 1836A. The forms, or appropriate
local equivalent, must be added by the specifier.
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Submit the original handwritten log and three (3) copies in typed format
within two days of the completion of each hole. Keep accurate driller
logs and records of all work accomplished under this contract and deliver
complete, legible copies of these logs and records to the Contracting
Officer upon completion of the work or at such other time or times as he
may be directed. All such records must be preserved in good condition and
order by the Contractor until they are delivered and accepted, and the
Contracting Officer will have the right to examine such records at any
time prior to their delivery. Separate logs must be made for each hole.
Use DRILLING LOG, ENG FORM 1836 and 1836A [or other approved form which
provides the required information] for his logs. The following
information must be included on the logs or in the records for each hole:

a. Hole number or designation and elevation of top of hole.

b. Inclination of the hole.

c. Make and manufacturer's model designation of drilling equipment.

d. Dates and time when drilling operations were performed.

e. Time required for drilling each run.

f. Elevation of top of rock.

g. Steel casing seat elevation.

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 h. Depths and elevations at which core was recovered or attempts made to
core including top and bottom depth of each run.

i. Geologic classification or description by depths of each stratigraphic

unit cored. This classification or description must be made
immediately following the taking of the core.

j. Percentage of core recovered and rock quality designation per run.

k. Depth and elevation of rod drops and other unusual occurrences.

l. Depth and elevation at which groundwater is encountered.

m. Depths and elevations at which drill water is lost and regained and
amounts.

n. Depth and elevation of bottom of hole, determined by measuring the

drill steel length.

3.4.5 Anchor Records

Upon completion of installation of each anchor, the anchor records must be

furnished to the Contracting Officer with [watertightness test results and
report of remedial action taken,] [top of bond zone elevation,] bond
length, free stressing length of anchor, grout mix, grouting pressure,
[bags of cement injected] [grout volume], [and] a report of performance
test or proof test [and extended creep test] results, [and hole alignment
surveys]. The performance test, proof test [and extended creep test]
results must include measured lengths of drill holes and anchors, the
loads and elongations recorded during testing, monitoring and stressing of
the anchors, and graphs of test results.as specified in paragraph
SUBMITTALS. In addition as-built drawings showing the completed
installation of the anchors must be furnished upon completion of
installation of all anchors.

3.5 ACCEPTANCE

3.5.1 General

Acceptance of anchors must be determined by the Contracting Officer. The

following criteria will be used in determination of the acceptability of
each anchor:

3.5.1.1 Creep

Creep movement must not exceed 1 mm 0.040 inch at maximum Test Load during
the first 10 minutes of the performance or proof test. If the creep
movement exceeds this limit, it must not exceed 2 mm 0.080 inch at the
maximum Test Load at the end of 60 minutes. If the creep movement exceeds
2 mm 0.080 inch at the maximum Test Load at the end of 60 minutes, the
anchor will be rejected.

3.5.1.2 Movement

Apparent free length must be calculated from the observed elastic movement
in accordance with PTI DC35.1, Section 8.6.2.

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3.5.1.2.1 Minimum Apparent Free Length

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NOTE: If the anchor is not returned to the
Alignment Load after testing, only total movement
data will be available. In this case, only the
minimum apparent free length criteria will apply.
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The calculated free length must be not less than [80] [_____] percent of
the designed free tendon length plus the jack length. If the anchor does
not meet this criteria, the anchor must be restressed from the Alignment
Load to the Test Load and the apparent free length must be recalculated.
If the anchor does not meet this criteria after 3 attempts (original plus
2 restresses), the anchor will be rejected.

3.5.1.2.2 Maximum Apparent Free Length

The calculated free length must be not more than 100 percent of the
designed free tendon length plus 50 percent of the bond length plus the
jack length. If the anchor does not meet this criteria, and the cause of
the behavior is not investigated and explained to the satisfaction of the
Contracting Officer, the anchor will be rejected.

3.5.1.3 Initial Lift-Off Reading

The initial lift-off reading must be within 5 percent of the specified

Lock-off Load. If the anchor does not meet this criteria, the anchor must
be adjusted as necessary and the lift-off reading must be repeated.

3.5.2 Replacement of Rejected Anchors

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NOTE: For redesign of anchored structure due to
relocation of anchor, see note at paragraph DRILLING
HOLES, General.
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Any anchor that fails the performance or proof test or is rejected by the
Contracting Officer must be replaced. A replacement anchor, including a
new anchor hole, must be provided by the Contractor at no expense to the
Government. The location of the replacement anchor will be as [directed
by the Contracting Officer] [determined by the Contractor in accordance
with the redesign of the anchored structure]. Provide all materials,
supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to provide a new anchor assembly
to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. No drilling will be
performed for a replacement anchor until the grouting of all rock anchors
within [15] [_____] meters [50] [_____] feet of the replacement anchor
location has been allowed to set for at least 24 hours. Payment will not
be made for rejected or failed anchors. Either remove failed anchors and
thoroughly ream and clear the anchor hole or remove the load and cut the
anchor and casing flush.

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