Abstract
This paper reviews the suitability and use of post-tensioned grouted anchors to replace and/or retrofit existing Tainter gate anchorage systems. A thorough historical and theoretical review on both unbonded and bonded anchor systems was performed, a discussion is presented on the structural mechanisms by which the anchorage systems resist forces and maintain equilibrium. A review of bond mechanics is provided along with an example problem in which the two staggered anchorage patterns (Condition 1 and Condition 2) were inputted into multiple finite-element analysis (FEA) models with an assumed effective bond length and subjected to jacking load conditions. An elastic analysis was conducted for all models showcasing the peak principal stresses that developed between adjacent anchors, along with observations and comparisons between the two anchorage patterns. In addition, theoretical design concepts and example projects to retrofit existing anchorage systems are discussed along with recommendations for corrosion protection, drilling, and drilling tolerances.
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Acknowledgments
The author thanks David DePolo, P.E.; Mike McCray, P.G.; and Nicolas Jeung, F.E. of the COE for their encouragement and review of this paper.
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Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 23 • Issue 4 • November 2018
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Received: Feb 12, 2018
Accepted: Mar 21, 2018
Published online: Jul 12, 2018
Published in print: Nov 1, 2018
Discussion open until: Dec 12, 2018
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