Ground Anchors and Anchored Structures

This text covers the analysis, design and construction of ground anchors along with the planning, analysis, design and construction of anchored structures. It is self-contained so that the reader can treat any related subject without needing other books. The author covers new material such as the transfer of load, corrosion protection, anchor testing and acceptance criteria, anchor design concepts and principles and an extensive review of current analytical methods for designing anchored structures. Also new is the inclusion of complete design examples and case histories.