Ground Anchors for industrial facilities

Ground anchor solutions to ensure stability and resistance to uplift and lateral forces

Industrial facilities often require secure and durable structural systems to withstand complex loading conditions, including excavation pressures, uplift forces, and slope instability. Ground anchors provide a critical solution for stabilizing retaining structures, supporting foundations, and enhancing geotechnical performance. VSL offers comprehensive ground anchor systems tailored to industrial applications, combining proven engineering with precision execution.

The Role of Ground Anchors in Industrial Construction

Ground anchors play a critical role in industrial construction by providing reliable tensile resistance to stabilize structures and enable safe excavation under demanding load and site conditions.

Ground anchors are used to resist horizontal or uplift forces, commonly applied to retaining walls, deep excavations, slope stabilization, and structures subject to wind or hydrostatic pressures.

Anchors make it possible to excavate safely next to existing infrastructure, utilities, or industrial process areas, by supporting diaphragm walls, sheet piles, or soldier pile walls.

Depending on the project requirements, VSL provides both temporary anchors (typically for construction phases) and permanent anchors with long-term corrosion protection for operational structures.

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VSL’s Ground Anchor Services for Industrial Facilities

VSL provides engineered ground anchor services for industrial facilities, combining geotechnical design, high-performance anchor systems, and controlled installation to ensure safe and durable structural support.

Design and engineering

VSL develops project-specific ground anchor designs based on load requirements, geotechnical data, and structural interface needs. Analyses include anchor load calculations, bond zone design, and corrosion protection specifications.

VSL soil and rock anchors

Our anchor systems use high-strength steel tendons or bars, tensioned after installation to provide active support. Anchors can be:
• Drilled and grouted soil anchors
• Rock anchors with mechanical or grouted bond zones
• Post-tensioned bar anchors for temporary or permanent use

Corrosion protection systems

Permanent anchors include encapsulated tendons, double corrosion protection (DCP), and sealed anchor heads to ensure performance over service life in aggressive environments.

Installation and testing

VSL handles anchor drilling, grouting, tensioning, and performance testing (proof, extended creep, and load monitoring) to meet international standards and project-specific criteria.

Why Choose VSL for Ground Anchors?

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Why Choose VSL

  • Proven systems and global standards

    VSL anchors are manufactured and installed in accordance with international standards (e.g., EN 1537, PTI) and adapted to local codes and ground conditions.

  • Integration with retaining and foundation systems

    Anchors are often deployed as part of integrated retaining wall or foundation solutions, enabling coordinated interfaces and streamlined execution.

  • Site flexibility and technical expertise

    From restricted-access areas to seismic zones or corrosive environments, VSL provides engineered solutions supported by experienced geotechnical and construction teams.

FAQs about Ground Anchors

These are some of the most common questions we receive. Got another one? Reach out to us!

Soil or rock conditions, anchor length, design load, permanence, and environmental exposure all factor into anchor system selection.

With proper corrosion protection, permanent anchors can exceed [placeholder value] years of service life.

Yes. VSL performs proof and extended load tests to verify capacity and behavior in accordance with design criteria.

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Looking to enhance stability for your industrial project?

Contact our experts to explore tailored ground anchor solutions.