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3 ANCHOR CONNECTION ELEMENTS

Turnbuckles have left- and right-hand threads for tensioning the Shackle joints can be used for special connections and when
anchorage and adjusting the total length of the anchor. settlement is expected. In terms of articulation and installation, a
design with upset eye rods, shackle joints and hinge pins is superior to
To ease transport and installation, the length of the rearward anchor the T-head form.
rod should not exceed 20 m. If longer anchors are required, a coupler
can be used to connect a further rod. Couplers have a continuous Universal joints should be provided where movement in both the
right-hand thread and therefore cannot be used for tensioning. vertical and the horizontal direction is required.
Hinge turnbuckles are available for creating a joint that can serve to
tension the rod as well as form an articulated connection.

Turnbuckle Coupler

Hinged turnbuckle Shackle joint for T-Head anchor

Splice plate
Hinge nut
Splice plate T-Head

Left thread Right thread

Anchor with turnbuckle and coupler

Eye tie rod Turnbuckle Anchor extension Coupler

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