ASTEC Active Anchor (AAA)
FRP post-tensioned anchoring solution
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About Active Anchor (AAA) Key benefits
ASTEC Active Anchors (AAA) is an unmatched AAA is comprised of multiple tendons which are assembled to provide
hybrid GFRP/Steel system, designed as a post- high mechanical performance:
tension anchoring solution for the geotechnical • Constitutes a geotechnical anchor for temporary and permanent
field. For tensioning, a unique connector usage that are then left in the ground and that won’t present an
system makes the interface between a high obstacle to any future construction projects as they can be easily cut
performance FRP bars and a standard PT through.
strand. • Allows easy and fast future extirpation by common TBM and Pile
Boring machines due to its anisotropic fiber characteristics.
• Does not require any additional periodic monitoring and
maintenance.
• Nullifies need for extra corrosion protection requirements.
• Minimizes weight to ease handling & installation.
Product design & concept
PT Stand Head block
with HDPE-shealth
protection
1 2
Free
1 lengt
h
Swaged sleeve Bearing plate
2 Bond
Threaded stud lengt
h
Bond breaker
Splicing system
Spacer
1/ PT strand to GFRP rebar
2/ GFRP rebar to GFRP rebar GFRP rebar
Stressing tail
Retaining wall
Standards
Can be easily cut by common Design Test
excavation equipment.
Best alternative to steel bolts. • ACI 440-4R-04 • ACI 440-3R-12
• BS EN 1997 (Eurocode 7)
The material is resistant
to both acidic and alkali
• BS EN 1537
environments.
• BS 8081
FRP profiles are twice as
strong as steel in tensile • ISO 6934-4
strength, for only 25% of its
weight.
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Applications
With its innovative design, the Astec Active Anchor from Dextra provides a unique solution with 3 types of application that can be
left in the ground without hindering future excavation requirements:
Active & Post tensioned ground stabilization
Future Excavation = TBM Boundary Limit
• Fully-Cuttable Anchor (AAA-FC) • Removable Anchor (AAA-R)
limitAnchor (AAA-PC)
• Partially-Cuttable
AAA-PC
AAA-FC
AAA-R
AAA-FC
Material Properties
Steel Strand GFRP Bar Coupling System
Material Description
Y1860 grade in diameter ASTEC GR50T in diameter Couplers onto steel strand &
15.24 mm 19 mm” GFRP rods
Characteristic Failure Load (Ftk) 260kN 300 kN 250 kN
Characteristic Yield Load (Ft0.1k) 230kN / /
Maximum Proof Load (Pp) 200 kN
Maxmimum lock-off (Po) 162 kN
Technical Information
Norminal
Number of GFRP Cross Ultimate Maximum Recommended
Typical References Tendon (N) Sectional Area Tensile Load (Ftk) Lock-off Load (Po) Drilling Diameter
GFRP Temporary (A)
(TB3)
(pcs) (mm²) (kN) (kN) (mm)
ASTEC TB3-1 1 284 250 162 130
ASTEC TB3-3 3 852 750 486 130
ASTEC TB3-4 4 1136 1000 648 140
ASTEC TB3-5 5 1420 1250 810 150
ASTEC TB3-6 6 1704 1500 972 160
ASTEC TB3-7 7 1988 1750 1134 170
ASTEC TB3-8 8 2272 2000 1296 170
ASTEC TB3-10 10 2840 2500 1620 200
ASTEC TB3-12 12 3408 3000 1944 200
ASTEC TB3-14 14 3976 3500 2268 200
* other sizes can be offered upon request.
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