摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to ground anchors of the type which are attached to cables, rods and the like, which are driven into the ground and tilted transversely of the hole by tensioning the cable. A ground anchor (110) comprises: a body portion (111) having a blind bore (112) for receiving a driving tool, the blind bore (112) defining a driving direction; and attachment means for attaching a cable or tie, wherein: the body portion (111) defines a working surface, having the attachment means, for engaging the ground when the ground anchor is in a load-locked position and an opposing surface, substantially opposite the working surface; the working surface has a plurality of dimples formed thereon; and/or the opposing surface has a plurality of sloped protrusions formed thereon, each of the sloped protrusions reducing in height in the driving direction.</p> |