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Anchor Systems recently completed a slope stabilisation project at Tower Close, Horsham, to address a significant failure that posed risks to a local highway and private property. The project required an innovative approach to restore safety and ensure long-term stability.

Working alongside Ibex Consulting Engineers, we implemented a tailored geotechnical design featuring the Vulcan Earth Anchor, a highly durable and effective ground anchor system. A total of 27 anchors were installed in a diamond formation, complemented by Greenax erosion control mats and anchor drains to prevent hydrostatic pressure build-up. These measures delivered a robust solution, safeguarding the slope for its 120-year design life while protecting the environment.

Completed in just seven days, the project highlights our ability to deliver fast and efficient solutions for complex ground stabilisation challenges.

• Client: Private
• Consultant/Engineer: Ibex Consulting Engineers
• Contractor: Hartmann Construction Ltd

Learn more about this project and how we achieved long-lasting results here

Last week we welcomed Barney for some Work Experience. Over his three days here he delved into both our Vulcan mechanical anchors and our Anchor Screws, as well as gaining insights into specifications and applications. Barney got the chance to try hands-on assembly and equipment use, plus vital tasks like stock counting and warehouse organisation. We’re all wishing Barney the best of luck as he pursues a level 1 Vocational Engineering course at Chichester College. If you or someone you know is looking for some Work Experience, get in contact with us today!

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Anchor Systems (International) Limited will be exhibiting at RIN in London on Thursday the 7th of March 2024. Register as a visitor at https://www.rinevents.co.uk/register/london/ to come and see our most recent projects and systems that are being installed countrywide and get technical advice from the team.

Anchor Systems (International) Ltd have featured in a number of Rail Professional publications, below are the issues we have featured in this year.

Click on the images to read the relating articles:

March 2022

In the March issue, you can read about our new Quick-Stage with Anchor Screw foundations used on a Network Rail project in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.

 

May 2022

In May’s issue, read about a project where Anchor System’s Vulcan Earth anchors were used to stabilise railway bridge abutments on the A339 in Alton.

 

June 2022

In the June issue, read about our new and existing innovative level crossing and trackside systems.

 

Following the success of last year’s event, we will be back – bigger and better than before for 2022!

Find us across stands M6A – M6C where we will be showcasing our Anchor Screw products and Vulcan Earth Anchors.

Come and see some of our latest systems already in use for Network Rail, installation demos / videos, new innovations, and information on how our products can benefit your next trackside project.

 

Rail Live is the largest plant exhibition in the UK and entry is free – click HERE to book your tickets.

 

 

We have upgraded our range of Hydraulic Power Pack’s to include more benefits for the user.

 

• Collapsible handle – Making it easy to manoeuvre

• Hinged carry lid – Provides somewhere to carry hoses while still being able to easily access the engine

• UK manufactured engine – Reliable and easily serviceable

• 20-30L – Can be used to install Anchor Posts, Anchor Screws and Vulcan Earth Anchors

• Available to hire or purchase

 

Download the technical information brochure HERE

 

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Did you know that concrete is the most destructive material on Earth?

It is the most widely used man-made material in existence. It is second only to water as the most-consumed resource on the planet. In an ever-changing world where we are trying to reduce our carbon footprint, we are overlooking one of the biggest causes. Concrete is said to be responsible for around 8% of the world’s CO2 emissions. We have focused largely over the past several years on reducing our plastic use, yet all the plastic produced over the past 60 years amounts to 8bn tonnes, the cement industry pumps out more than that every two years.

 

We are not saying never use concrete. There is a place for concrete until we find something else that compares with it without the negative impact on the environment. But why use concrete unnecessarily?

 

When looking at foundation systems, instead of digging up vast areas of earth and filling them with concrete, look at alternatives.

 

The Anchor Post and Anchor Screw are made up from 100% recycled British steel, do not require any concrete to hold them in place and there is no digging required or removing of the soil. As there is no concrete there is no drying time and installations can be completed in a single visit. The unique dome head allows for adjustments to be made easily and simply. Bespoke interface plates can be designed to suit each individual application.

On a recent project with Balfour Beatty and Network Rail (see here), our system was used instead of concrete and the below results were recorded:

 

• 60 per cent time saving on foundation installation

 

• 40 per cent cost saving of £369 per metre to £221 per metre (derived from man hour savings, elimination of plant requirements, reduced possession requirements)

 

• 73 per cent embodied carbon reduction on materials, equivalent to 13,920kg CO2e and 89.4 per cent material saving

 

• Zero on-track plant and zero water consumed

 

• UK manufacturing and local materials, eliminating mainland European transportation miles

 

If you would like to find out more about the Anchor Post or Anchor Screw and how it can eradicate the need for concrete and make your next project a more sustainable one, then please email us or contact us on 01342 719 362.

You can also download our brochures here.

 

 

 

Sources:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46455844

https://www.chathamhouse.org/2018/06/making-concrete-change-innovation-low-carbon-cement-and-concrete

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/feb/25/concrete-the-most-destructive-material-on-earth