Platipus® Civil Anchors

Platipus anchors perform exceptionally well in a granular/non-cohesive soil, displaying short load lock and extension characteristics, a broad frustum of soil immediately in front of the anchor and extremely high loads.

Stiff cohesive soils, such as boulder clays, can also give outstanding results. However, weaker cohesive soils, like soft alluvial clays, can result in long load lock and extension distances and a small frustum of soil in front of the anchor. Consequently, these conditions require a larger size of the anchor and if possible a deeper driven depth to achieve design loads.

Factors that will affect the ultimate performance of the anchor include:

• The shear angle of soil
• Size of the anchor
• Depth of installation
• Pore water pressue

Platipus® is a Registered Trademarks of Platipus Anchor, registered in England.