GEOSTRUCTURAL

SOLUTIONS
NUCOR SKYLINE, YOUR TRUE PROJECT PARTNER

Offering the broadest range Nation-wide manufacturing, Part of the Nucor family,
of steel foundation and fabrication, coating, and North America’s most
geostructural products in engineering expertise diversified steel and steel
the industry products company

We are a premier steel foundation manufacturer and supplier, serving the North American market.
Our flagship products include an unparalleled assortment of:

• H-Piles • Steel Sheet Piles

• Pipe Piles • Threaded Bars
• Micropiles • Combined Wall Systems
• Solar Piles • Wide Flange and other Structural Sections
• Piling Accessories

Nucor Skyline’s knowledgeable engineering team works with owners, engineers, and contractors
long before ground is broken. To ensure seamless project coordination and completion, our
engineers propose solutions throughout all aspects of design, material selection, installation, and
construction sequencing. Nucor Skyline’s engineering support is extended even further to include
provision of onsite assistance after a project has started. Our relationships extend beyond sales
– we are your true project partner.
GEOSTRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS FROM NUCOR SKYLINE TABLE OF CONTENTS
As a premier steel foundation supplier and manufacturer, Nucor Skyline
PRODUCT DATA
is proud to offer its comprehensive line of geostructural products to
Reinforcing Steel Grade
complement our core piling business. Fully Threaded Bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

At Nucor Skyline, we have a group of geostructural industry specialists High Strength Steel
Threaded Bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
dedicated to providing superior service to this growing market. We are
able to support the needs of our customers with manufacturing facilities Hollow Bar Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

from coast to coast. Our production teammates can do it all - from large Micropile Casing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
cages, domestic, fully-traceable micropile casing, to bar and strand Multi-Strand Anchor Systems. . . . . 17
ground anchors.
PRODUCT DETAIL
Nucor Skyline is the trusted advisor in the specialty products described in Hollow Bar Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
this brochure and we are dedicated to partnering with our customers to
Multi-Strand Anchor Systems. . . . . 18
deliver high quality products and cost effective solutions.
TYPICAL GEOSTRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS
Pile Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ground Anchors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rock Bolts/Anchor Bolts. . . . . . . . . . 25
Soil Nails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tie Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Micropiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
REINFORCING STEEL GRADE / COLD ROLLED

FULLY THREADED BAR

Approx. Major
Thread Diameter

Grade 80 ksi Yield Strength / 100 ksi Ultimate Strength

Bar Nominal Min. Net Area Min. Ultimate Min. Yield Nominal Approx. Major Thread Max.
Designation Diameter Grade Thru Threads Strength Strength Weight Thread Diameter Orientation Length

in in2 kips kips lbs/ft in ft

mm mm2 kN kN kg/m mm m

#14 1 3/4 80 2.250 225.0 180.0 7.65 1.875 Right Hand 60

45 1452.0 1001 801 11.4 47.6 18.3

#18 2 1/4 80 4.000 400.0 320.0 13.60 2.438 Right Hand 60

55 2581.0 1779 1423 20.2 62.0 18.3

#20 2 1/2 80 4.910 491.0 392.8 16.69 2.750 Right Hand 60

64 3168.0 2184 1747 24.8 70.0 18.3

#24 3 80 7.070 707.0 565.6 24.10 3.250 Right Hand 60

76 4561.0 3145 2516 35.9 82.6 18.3

#28 3 1/2 80 9.610 961.0 768.8 32.70 3.750 Right Hand 60

89 6200.0 4275 3420 48.7 95.3 18.3

Cold rolled threaded bars conform to the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM A615 Grade 80 ksi “Standard Specification for Deformed Carbon Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement”.

Contact your sales representative for information on hot dip galvanized and epoxy coated bars.

Please note: As we continuously improve the design of our products, product details are subject to change. Nucor Skyline: Geostructural Solutions 2
REINFORCING STEEL GRADE / COLD ROLLED

FULLY THREADED BAR

COUPLER FULL LOAD HEX NUT AND JAM NUT

OD

A B A C
L
Full Load Hex Nut Jam Nut

Grade 80 Bar – ASTM A108 / A576 Grade 80 Bar – ASTM A108 / A576**

A B C Weight
Bar OD L Weight Bar
Designation lbs / kg
Designation in in in
in in lbs
mm mm kg mm mm mm Full Jam

3.000 3.250 0.938 5.30 0.9

#14 3.000 7.875 10.4 #14 0.4
76.2 200.0 4.7 76.2 82.6 23.8 2.40

3.500 3.500 1.000 5.70 1.81

#18 3.500 9.125 13.93 #18 0.82
88.9 231.8 6.32 89.0 89.0 25.4 2.60

4.000 4.500 1.125 10.00 2.76

#20 4.000 9.500 19.86 #20 1.25
101.6 241.3 9.01 101.6 114.3 28.6 4.50

4.750 4.500 1.500 12.98 4.33

#24 4.750 10.750 31.01 #24* 1.96
120.6 243.0 14.07 120.6 114.3 38.1 5.89

5.500 6.000 1.563 23.10 6.02

#28 5.500 12.000 46.20 #28* 2.73
139.7 304.8 20.96 139.7 152.4 39.7 10.48

* Round collar nut with flats ** #18 & #20 - ASTM A536.

HARDENED WASHER BEVELED WASHER

A A C
B C B

BEVEL

Grade 80 Bar – ASTM F436 Grade 80 Bar – ASTM F436 / A536, 80-55-06 Ductile Cast Iron
A B C Weight A B C D Bevel Weight
Bar Bar
Designation in in in lbs Designation in in in in degrees lbs
mm mm mm kg mm mm mm mm kg

#14 3.750 2.125 0.178 0.380 #14 4.00 2.13 1.29 0.23 15 1.94
95.250 53.975 4.521 0.17 101.60 54.10 32.77 5.84 0.88

#18 4.500 2.657 0.240 0.710 #18 4.60 2.63 1.18 0.37 10 2.32
114.300 67.488 6.096 0.32 116.84 66.80 29.97 9.40 1.05

#20 5.500 3.157 0.240 1.090 #20 5.00 3.00 1.31 0.43 10 2.83
139.700 80.188 6.096 0.49 127.00 76.20 33.27 10.92 1.28

#24 6.000 3.625 0.375 1.910 #24 8.00 3.50 1.75 0.43 10 12.58
152.400 92.075 9.525 0.87 203.20 88.90 44.45 10.92 5.71

#28 7.000 4.125 0.375 2.680 #28 8.00 4.00 2.25 0.84 10 16.54
177.800 104.775 9.525 1.22 203.20 101.60 57.15 21.34 7.50

NOTE: Couplers available as "stop type" or "tap through." Tap through couplers require the bars to be torqued against each other at the halfway point in the coupler and fixed with set
screws or jam nuts to ensure proper engagement.
† Contact your sales representative for information on hot dip galvanized and epoxy coated hardware (available upon request).

Please note: As we continuously improve the design of our products, product details are subject to change. Nucor Skyline: Geostructural Solutions 3
REINFORCING STEEL GRADE / COLD ROLLED

FULLY THREADED BAR

BEARING PLATE* TURNBUCKLE
A L
C OD X K Y
Right Hand Left Hand
Thread Thread

Grade 80 Bar – ASTM A572 (Grade 50 - A588)

A B C Weight Bar OD L X Y K
Bar Designation
Designation in in in lbs in in in in in
mm mm mm kg mm mm mm mm mm

#14 10 10 1 1/2 41.37 #14 3.000 14.0 3.25 3.25 7.50

254.00 254.00 38.10 18.76 76.2 355.6 82.6 82.6 190.5

#18 10 10 2 54.21 #18 3.500 16.5 3.50 3.50 9.50

254.00 254.00 50.80 24.59 88.9 419.1 88.9 88.9 241.3

#20 10 10 2 1/2 67.06 #20 4.000 21.0 4.50 4.50 12.0

254.00 254.00 63.50 30.42 101.6 533.4 114.3 114.3 304.80

#24 10 10 2 1/2 65.46 #24 4.750 21.5 4.75 4.75 12.0

254.00 254.00 63.50 29.69 120.7 546.1 120.7 120.7 304.80

#28 12 12 2 3/4 104.26 #28 5.500 24.0 6.00 6.00 12.0

304.80 304.80 69.85 47.29 139.7 609.6 152.4 152.4 304.80
Bearing plate dimensions reflect typical sizes. Actual design criteria should be used for Note: Only cold rolled threads are suitable for use with turnbuckles. The thread direction
specific plate sizing. on the bars must be opposite to each other in order for the turnbuckle to function.

* Non-inventory items; made to order

HDPE PLASTIC NUT CAP*

SECTION B
B

A
SECTION A SECTION B
SECTION A

HDPE Plastic Nut Caps for Grade 80 Bars

A B C
Bar
Designation in in in
mm mm mm

#14 – #24 6.5 4.25 10.25

165.1 108.0 260.4
* “O” ring seal in base of cap.

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FULLY THREADED BAR

FORGED EYE
B CORROSION PROTECTION
C Threaded
Portion

D
E Threaded
Portion

Bar A B C D E F Weight
Designation
in in in in in in lb
mm mm mm mm mm mm kg

#14 – #18 6.1 2.5 2.4 19.9 8.1 2.0 34.6

155 63 60 505 207 50 15.7

#20 – #24 7.1 3.0 3.0 20.5 9.8 2.5 60.4

180 76 76 520 248 63 27.4

#28 9.2 3.5 3.5 22.2 12.3 3.0 103.0

230 88 90 565 312 75 46.7

Made in Germany. Threads on forged eyes will be metric. Conversion couplers

(transitions) available for all Nucor Skyline thread forms.

Contact your Nucor Skyline sales representative for assistance with connection details.
All threaded bars can be supplied with a protective
smooth-walled PVC tube. While the standard PVC tube
is 0.035 inches thick, other options are available upon
request.

The following additional corrosion protection options

are available for all threaded bars:
TRANSITIONAL COUPLER FOR FORGED EYE
Single Corrosion Protection (SCP)
L
X Y
Metric Nucor Skyline Double Corrosion Protection (DCP)
Thread Form Thread Form

• Encapsulating: Grease or Grout

OD
• Epoxy Coating
• Galvanizing
• Painting
• Plating
Bar OD L X Y Weight
Designation • Taping
in in in in lb
mm mm mm mm kg
Oversized accessories are provided to accommodate
M56 – #14 3.50 9.8 4.00 4.57 18.4 galvanized and coated bars.
88.90 248.92 101.6 116.0 8.4

M56 – #18 3.50 9.8 4.00 4.57 15.6 Please contact your Nucor Skyline Geostructural
88.90 248.92 101.6 116.0 7.1
Solutions Representative for recommendations on the
M72 – #20 4.75 12.0 5.38 5.38 39.2
120.65 304.80 136.5 136.5 17.8 system that will best suit your requirements.

M72 – #24 4.75 12.0 5.38 5.38 34.9

120.65 304.80 136.5 136.5 15.8

M85 – #28 5.50 13.3 6.00 6.00 48.5

139.70 337.82 152.4 152.4 22.0

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REINFORCING STEEL GRADE / HOT ROLLED

FULLY THREADED BAR

Approx. Major
Thread Diameter

Grade 80 ksi Yield Strength / 100 ksi Ultimate Strength

Bar Nominal Min. Net Area Min. Ultimate Min. Yield Nominal Approx. Major Thread Max.
Designation Grade Diameter Thru Threads Strength Strength Weight Thread Diameter Orientation Length
in in2 kips kips lbs/ft in ft
mm mm2 kN kN kg/m mm m

3/4 0.44 44 35.2 1.5 0.86 60

#6 80 284 196 157 2.2
Left Hand 18.3
20 21.8

7/8 0.60 60 48.0 2.0 0.99 60

#7 80 387 267 214 3.0
Left Hand 18.3
22 25.1

1 0.79 79 63.2 2.7 1.12 60

#8 80 510 351 281 4.0
Left Hand 18.3
25 28.4

1 1/8 1.00 100 80.0 3.4 1.26 60

#9 80 645 445 356 5.1
Left Hand 18.3
28 32

#10 80 1 1/4 1.27 127 101.6 4.3 1.43 Left Hand 60

32 819 565 452 6.4 36.3 18.3

#11 80 1 3/8 1.56 156 124.8 5.3 1.61 Left Hand 60

35 1006 694 555 7.9 40.9 18.3

#14 80 1 3/4 2.25 225 180.0 7.7 1.86 Right Hand 60

45 1452 1001 801 11.4 47.2 18.3

#18 80 2 1/4 4.00 400 320.0 14.7 2.50 Right Hand 60

55 2581 1779 1423 21.9 63.5 18.3

#20 80 2 1/2 4.91 491 392.8 17.7 2.70 Left Hand 60

64 3168 2184 1747 26.3 68.6 18.3

Hot rolled threaded bars conform to the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM A615 Grade 80 ksi “Standard Specification for Deformed Carbon Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement”.

Grade 100 ksi Yield Strength / 115 ksi Ultimate Strength

Bar Nominal Min. Net Area Min. Ultimate Min. Yield Nominal Approx. Major Thread Max.
Designation Grade Diameter Thru Threads Strength Strength Weight Thread Diameter Orientation Length
in in2 kips kips lbs/ft in ft
mm mm2 kN kN kg/m mm m

#11 100 1 3/8 1.56 179.4 156.0 5.3 1.61 Left Hand 60
35 1006 798 694 7.9 40.9 18.3

#14 100 1 3/4 2.25 258.6 225.0 7.7 1.86 Right Hand 60
45 1452 1150 1001 11.4 47.2 18.3

#18 100 2 1/4 4.00 460.0 400.0 14.7 2.50 Right Hand 60
55 2581 2046 1779 21.9 63.5 18.3

#20 100 2 1/2 4.91 564.7 491.0 17.7 2.70 Left Hand 60
64 3168 2512 2184 26.3 68.6 18.3

Hot rolled threaded bars conform to the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM A615 Grade 100 ksi “Standard Specification for Deformed Carbon Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement”.

Please note: As we continuously improve the design of our products, product details are subject to change. Nucor Skyline: Geostructural Solutions 6
REINFORCING STEEL GRADE / HOT ROLLED

FULLY THREADED BAR

COUPLER FULL LOAD HEX NUT AND JAM NUT
OD L A B A C

ØC=Minor Ø
ØB=Major Ø Full Load Hex Nut Jam Nut

Grade 80/100 – ASTM A576, A108 Grade 80/100 – ASTM A576, A108
Nominal Nominal Weight
Bar Diameter OD L Weight Bar Diameter A B C
lbs / kg
Designation in in in lbs Designation in in in in
mm mm mm kg mm mm mm mm Full Jam

#6 3/4 1.25 3.125 0.62 3/4 1.125 1.45 0.87 0.26 0.16
20 31.75 79.37 0.28 #6 20 28.57 36.83 22.10 0.12 0.07

#7 7/8 1.50 3.75 0.93 7/8 1.375 1.75 0.87 0.43 0.21
22 38.10 95.25 0.42 #7 22 34.92 44.45 22.10 0.20 0.10

#8 1 1.625 4.00 1.37 1 1.50 2.50 0.87 0.56 0.26

25 41.27 101.60 0.62 #8 25 38.10 63.50 22.10 0.25 0.12

#9 1 1/8 1.875 5.00 2.31 1 1/8 1.75 2.25 0.87 0.97 0.37
28 47.62 127.00 1.05 #9 28 44.45 57.15 22.10 0.43 0.17

#10 1 1/4 2.00 5.75 2.77 1 1/4 2.00 2.50 1.00 1.43 0.56
32 50.80 146.05 1.26 #10 32 50.80 63.50 25.40 0.65 0.25

#11 1 3/8 2.25 6.40 3.79 1 3/8 2.25 2.75 1.00 1.52 0.53
35 57.15 162.56 1.72 #11 35 57.15 69.85 25.40 0.69 0.24

#14 1 3/4 2.88 7.85 5.49 1 3/4 2.50 3.60 1.00 3.02 0.82
45 73.15 192.53 2.49 #14 45 63.50 91.44 25.40 1.37 0.37

#18 2 1/4 3.75 12.00 21.9 2 1/4 3.75 4.88 1.50 8.8 2.71
55 95.25 304.8 9.93 #18* 55 95.25 123.23 38.1 3.99 1.23

#20 2 1/2 4.25 10.15 25.1 2 1/2 4.25 4.25 1.50 12.3 4.34
64 107.95 257.81 11.39 #20* 64 107.95 257.81 38.1 5.58 1.97
* Round collar nut with flats.

HARDENED WASHER BEVELED WASHER

#6 - #8 Only
A A A C
B C

Bevel
A

B B D

Grade 80/100 – ASTM F436 Grade 80/100 – F 436, A536 80-55-06

Nominal Nominal
Bar Diameter A B C Weight Bar Diameter A B C D Bevel Weight
Designation in in in in lbs Designation in in in in in degrees lbs
mm mm mm mm kg mm mm mm mm mm kg

#6 3/4 1.75 0.938 .136 0.07 3/4 1.75 .95 .78 .32 .32
20 44.45 23.83 3.45 0.03 #6 20 44.45 24.13 19.81 8.13
15 0.15

#7 7/8 2.00 1.063 .136 0.09 7/8 1.75 1.14 .78 .32 .37
22 50.80 27.00 3.45 0.04 #7 22 44.45 28.96 19.81 8.13
15 0.17

#8 1 2.25 1.188 .136 0.11 1 1.75 1.14 .78 .23 .37

25 57.15 30.18 3.45 0.05 #8 25 44.45 28.96 19.81 5.84
15 0.17

#9 1 1/8 2.50 1.375 .136 0.13 1 1/8 2.63 1.38 .93 .23 .64
28 63.50 34.92 3.45 0.06 #9 28 66.80 31.75 23.62 5.84
15 0.29

#10 1 1/4 2.75 1.531 .136 0.16 1 1/4 2.75 1.63 .97 .23 .66
32 69.85 38.89 3.45 0.07 #10 32 69.85 41.40 24.64 5.84
15 0.30

#11 1 3/8 3.00 1.625 .136 0.19 1 3/8 3.09 1.75 1.06 .23 .93
35 76.20 41.27 3.45 0.09 #11 35 78.49 44.45 26.92 5.84
15 0.45

#14 1 3/4 3.75 2.125 .178 0.38 1 3/4 4.00 2.13 1.29 .23 1.94
45 95.25 53.975 4.521 0.17 #14 45 10.16 54.10 32.77 5.84
15 0.88

#18 2 1/4 6.00 3.625 .375 1.91 2 1/4 8.00 3.50 1.75 .43 12.58
55 152.40 92.075 9.525 0.87 #18 55 203.20 88.90 44.45 10.92
10 5.71

#20 2 1/2 7.00 4.125 .375 2.68 2 1/2 8.00 4.00 2.25 .84 16.54
64 177.80 104.775 9.525 1.22 #20 64 203.20 101.60 57.15 21.34
10 7.50

NOTE: Couplers available as "stop type" or "tap through." Tap through couplers require the bars to be torqued against each other at the halfway point in the coupler and fixed with set
screws or jam nuts to ensure proper engagement.

Please note: As we continuously improve the design of our products, product details are subject to change. Nucor Skyline: Geostructural Solutions 7
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL / COLD ROLLED

FULLY THREADED BAR

Approx. Major
Thread Diameter

Grade 120 ksi Yield Strength / Grade 150 ksi Ultimate Strength
Nominal Min. Net Area Min. Ultimate Min. Yield Nominal Approx. Major Max.
Diameter Thru Threads Strength Strength Weight Thread Diameter Thread Length
Grade
in in2 kips kips lbs/ft in Orientation ft
mm mm2 kN kN kg/m mm m

1 1/4 150 1.250 188 150 4.5 1 1/2 Left Hand 60

32 807 834 667 6.7 38.1 18.3

1 3/8 150 1.580 237 190 5.7 1 5/8 Left Hand 60

36 1019 1054 843 8.5 41.3 18.3

1 3/4 150 2.600 390 320 9.1 2 Left Hand 60

46 1677 1735 1423 13.5 50.8 18.3

2 1/4 150 4.000 600 480 13.6 2 7/16 Left Hand 60

57 2581 2669 2135 20.2 62.0 18.3

2 1/2 150 5.190 778 622 18.3 2 3/4 Left Hand 60

65 3350 3457 2766 27.2 69.9 18.3

3 150 7.060 1059 847 24.0 3 1/4 Left Hand 60

75 4554 4702 3766 35.7 82.6 18.3

Nucor Skyline's high strength threaded bar is cold roll threaded, quenched and tempered grade 4140 smooth rounds.

COUPLER FULL LOAD HEX NUT AND JAM NUT

OD

A B A C
L Full Load Hex Nut Jam Nut

High Strength Threaded Bar – ASTM A108 / A576 High Strength Threaded Bar – ASTM A108 / A576
Nominal Nominal
Diameter OD L Weight Weight
Diameter A B C
in in in lbs lbs / kg
in in in in
mm mm mm kg mm mm mm mm Full Jam
1 1/4 2.125 5.250 3.11 1 1/4 2.250 2.500 0.625 2.07 0.52
32 54.0 133.4 1.41 32 57.2 63.5 15.9 0.94 0.24

1 3/8 2.375 5.750 4.22 1 3/8 2.500 2.750 0.750 2.78 0.75
36 60.3 146.1 1.91 36 63.5 69.9 19.1 1.26 0.34

1 3/4 3.00 8.500 9.98 1 3/4 3.000 3.500 1.250 4.83 1.70
46 76.2 215.9 4.53 46 76.2 88.9 31.8 2.19 0.77

2 1/4 4.00 9.000 21.45 2 1/4 4.000 4.250 1.500 11.68 4.09
57 101.6 228.6 9.73 57 101.6 107.95 38.10 5.30 1.86

2 1/2 4.50 10.000 28.8 2 1/2 4.000 4.750 1.750 10.82 3.99
65 114.4 254.0 13.1 65 101.6 120.7 44.45 4.91 1.81

3 5.00 12.000 41.24 3 5.000 6.000 2.000 20.62 5.11

75 127.0 308.0 18.71 75 127.0 152.4 50.8 9.35 2.32

NOTE: Couplers available as "stop type" or "tap through." Tap through couplers require the bars to be torqued against each other at the halfway point in the coupler and fixed with set
screws or jam nuts to ensure proper engagement.

Please note: As we continuously improve the design of our products, product details are subject to change. Nucor Skyline: Geostructural Solutions 8
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL / COLD ROLLED

FULLY THREADED BAR

HARDENED WASHER ROUND BEVELED WASHER
A A C
B C B

BEVEL

High Strength Threaded Bar – ASTM F436 High Strength Threaded Bar – ASTM F436 / A536, 80-55-06 Ductile Cast Iron
Nominal Nominal
Diameter A B C Weight Diameter A B C D Bevel Weight
in in in in lbs in in in in in degrees lbs
mm mm mm mm kg mm mm mm mm mm kg

1 1/4 2.750 1.531 0.136 0.160 1 1/4 2.75 1.63 0.97 0.23 15 0.66
32 69.850 38.887 3.454 0.07 32 69.85 41.40 24.64 5.84 0.30

1 3/8 3.250 1.770 0.178 0.300 1 3/8 3.09 1.75 1.06 0.23 15 0.93
36 82.550 44.958 4.521 0.13 36 78.49 44.45 26.92 5.84 0.42

1 3/4 4.000 2.407 0.240 0.550 1 3/4 4.00 2.13 1.29 0.23 15 1.94
46 101.600 61.138 6.096 0.25 46 101.60 54.10 32.77 5.84 0.88

2 1/4 4.500 2.657 0.240 0.710 2 1/4 4.60 2.63 1.18 0.37 10 2.32
57 114.300 67.488 6.096 0.32 57 116.84 66.80 29.97 9.40 1.05

2 1/2 5.500 3.157 0.240 1.090 2 1/2 5.00 3.00 1.31 0.43 10 2.83
65 139.700 80.188 6.096 0.49 65 127.00 76.20 33.27 10.92 1.28

3 6.000 3.625 0.375 1.910 3 8.00 3.50 1.75 0.43 10 12.58

75 152.400 92.075 9.525 0.87 75 203.20 88.90 44.45 10.92 5.71

HDPE PLASTIC NUT CAP*

SECTION B
B

A
SECTION A SECTION B
SECTION A

HDPE Plastic Nut Cap for High Strength Bar

Nominal
Diameter A B C
in in in in
mm mm mm mm

1 1/4 – 1 3/8 3.5 2.25 6.75

26 – 36 88.9 57.2 171.5

1 3/4 – 3 6.5 4.25 10.25

46 – 75 165.1 108.0 260.4
* “O” ring seal in base of cap.

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OFFSHORE

HOLLOW BAR SYSTEMS

Average Inner Nominal Outer

Diameter Diameter

“T” Threaded Hollow Bar Systems

Nominal Average Cross Ultimate Yield Approx Major Nominal

Bar Outer Diameter Inner Diameter Sectional Area Load Load Thread Diameter Weight
Designation
in in in2 kips kips in lbs/ft
mm mm mm2 kN kN mm kg/m

T76S 2.99 1.65 3.813 427.1 337.2 2.99 16.83

76 42 2460 1900 1500 76 25

T103S 4.06 2.05 8.06 831.8 600.2 4.06 26.93

103 52 5200 3700 2670 103 40

Average Inner Nominal Outer

Diameter Diameter

“R” Threaded Hollow Bar

Nominal Outer Average Cross Ultimate Yield Approx. Major Nominal

Bar Diameter Inner Diameter Sectional Area Load Load Thread Diameter Weight
Designation
in in in2 kips kips in lbs/ft
mm mm mm2 kN kN mm kg/m

R38Nx19mm 1.50 0.75 1.178 112.4 90 1.5 4.04

38 22 590 500 400 37 4.7

R51N 2.01 1.26 1.457 180 141.6 2.01 5.05

51 32 940 800 630 49 7.4

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OFFSHORE

HOLLOW BAR SYSTEMS

COUPLER HEX NUT CENTRALIZER
A B A C

Size OD L

L OD
Full Engagement Coupler

“T” Threaded Hollow Bar Coupler “T” Threaded Hollow Bar Hex Nut Hollow Bar Centralizer

Bar OD L Weight Bar A B Weight OD L Weight

Size
Designation Designation
in in lbs in in lbs in in lbs
mm mm kg mm mm kg mm mm kg

T76 3.8 8.7 10.2 T76 4.0 3.1 6.2 T76 5.00 1.75 2.0
97 220 4.54 102.0 80.0 2.81 130 45 0.89

T103 5.2 11.5 30.5 T103 5.25 5.125 13.0 T103 6.40 3.20 6.5
132 292 13.8 133.0 130 5.90 165 80 2.94

“R” Threaded Hollow Bar Coupler “R” Threaded Hollow Bar Hex Nut

Bar OD L Weight Bar A B Weight

Designation Designation
in in lbs in in lbs
mm mm kg mm mm kg

R38Nx19mm 2.01 7.09 1.1 R38Nx19mm 2.0 2.0 1.3

51 180 1.68 51.0 60.0 0.59

R51N 2.5 8.0 4.2 R51N 3.0 2.76 3.5

64 200 1.91 76.0 70.0 1.59

* Dimensions of nuts and couplers are for standard thread sizes. Contact your local Nucor Skyline representative for coated or galvanized bar values.

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DOMESTIC

HOLLOW BAR SYSTEMS

Average Inner Nominal Outer

Diameter Diameter

“T” Threaded Hollow Bar Systems*

Approx.
Nominal Outer Average Inner Cross Minimum Minimum Major Thread Nominal
Bar Diameter Diameter Sectional Area Ultimate Load Yield Load Diameter Weight
Designation
in in in2 kips kips in lbs/ft
mm mm mm2 kN kN mm kg/m

T40/20 1.58 0.79 1.13 121 95.6 1.58 3.5

40 20 729 538 425 40 5.2

T40/16 1.58 0.63 1.36 148.4 118 1.58 4.04

40 16 877 660 525 40 6

T52/26 2.05 1.18 1.783 209 164 2.05 6.06

52 30 1150 930 730 52 9

T76/51 3.00 1.93 3.224 310 252 2.99 10.97

76 49 2080 1379 1121 76 16.3

T76/45 3.00 1.66 3.81 390 330 3.00 13.2

76 42 2460 1467 1467 76 19.7

COUPLER ANCHOR HEX NUT

A A

OD L L

“T” Threaded Hollow Bar Coupler* “T” Threaded Hollow Bar Anchor Hex Nut*

Bar OD L Weight Bar A L Weight

Designation Designation
in in lbs in in lbs
mm mm kg mm mm kg

HBCPL 40 2.25 5.50 4.7 2.52 2.68 2.87

57 140 2.1
HBHN 40 64 68 1.3

HBCPL 40C 2.50 5.50 5.1 3.2 2.5 5.1

64 140 2.31
HBHN 52 81 63.5 2.31

HBCPL 52 2.7 6.25 5.2 4.0 3.1 6.2

68.5 160 2.36
HBHN 76 102 80 2.81

HBCPL 76 4.0 8.5 13.6

101.6 215.9 6.2

* Meets “Buy America” requirements.

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HOLLOW BAR BITS

HOLLOW BAR SYSTEMS

Carbide Cross, Steel Cross Cut , and Button Bits Drill Bit Adaptors
Size Weight Weight
Bar Sizes in lbs/unit Adaptors lbs/unit
mm kg/unit kg/unit

T40 3.5 3.5 R32 x R38 0.20

88.9 1.59 0.09

4.0 5.5 R38 x R51 0.30

101.6 2.49 0.13

4.5 7.0 T30 x T40 0.30

0.13
114.3 3.18
Call for job specific quotes. Price depends on quantities.
5.0 10.5
127.0 4.76

6.0 13.0
152.4 5.90

T52 4.5 7.0

114.3 3.18

5.0 10.5
127.0 4.76

6.0 13.0
152.4 5.90

T76 5.0 10.5

127.0 4.76

6.0 13.0
152.4 5.90

7.0 14.5
177.8 6.58

8.0 16.0
203.2 7.26

T103 7.0 23.45

175.0 10.64

8.0 27.9
200.0 12.66

10.0 44.45
250.0 20.16

R38 3.0 2.9

76.2 1.32

3.5 3.5
88.9 1.59

R51 4.0 5.5

101.6 2.49

4.5 7.0
114.3 3.18

5.0 10.5
127.0 4.76

6.0 13.0
152.4 5.90

All bits subject to availability. Call for stock quantities. Specialty bits available upon request.

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PRODUCT DETAIL

HOLLOW BAR SYSTEMS

Hollow bars are fully threaded, “disposable” drill rods capable of drilling holes utilizing sacrificial bits that will advance
the drill string to the required depth and then allow them to be grouted in place. This process creates the steel reinforcing
portion of an anchor or pile. Hollow bar products are a valuable and multi-functional addition to the geotechnical
contractor’s toolbox. They can be used as tie back or tie down anchors, rock anchors, soil nails and micropiles in a large
array of challenging applications.

There are three basic types of drill bits for use with hollow bars: versatile cross cut bits in carbide or hardened steel, button
bits for intact rock in carbide or hardened steel, and steel stepped clay bits for cohesive soils. The selection of the drill bit
type and size is based on the material that is being drilled through and the desired borehole diameter. A larger borehole
diameter provides greater load carrying capacity and greater grout cover. Grout cover protects the anchor rod from
corroding. Depending on the actual soil type, a 2.5 inch diameter bit can produce a 6 to 8 inch diameter grout column.

Production rates are increased through the use of hollow bar systems, as compared to traditional solid bar anchors. This
is especially true when drilling through difficult conditions. In sites with low headroom, large scale drilling rigs and hole
casing systems can be avoided. With drill rigs where “through the head grouting” is not available, grout swivels can be
used to retrofit standard rotary percussion drills.

HOLLOW BAR CORROSION PROTECTION

The level of corrosion protection is dependent on the anticipated service life of the anchor, installation methods, and
the corrosion potential (aggressiveness) of the environment. The FHWA has studied the effects of installation on both
galvanized and epoxy coated bars as reported in FHWA CFL/TD10-002. This study revealed epoxy coatings were both
partially and completely removed at the leading edge of the screw profile and around the couplings.

The installations were constructed using hollow bars as both the drill rod and reinforcement. The effects of the removal
reduced the service life of the bar substantially by creating concentrated locations for potential corrosion. As such, the
designer should evaluate all possibilities when determining the level of corrosion protection required.

HOT DIPPED GALVANIZING

Hot dipped galvanizing is a form of galvanization and is the process of
coating a base metal such as steel with molten zinc. The zinc acts as a
sacrificial material to the steel. The galvanized coating is manufactured in
accordance with ASTM A53 standards and is more resistant to handling than
epoxy coatings.

SACRIFICIAL STEEL
Using sacrificial steel as a form of corrosion protection requires a
geotechnical evaluation of the corrosivity of the soils. The estimated loss of
steel thickness is calculated and then the hollow bar is designed with the
additional increase in thickness.

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 STEEL THICKNESS REDUCTION VALUES DUE TO CORROSION

LOSS OF THICKNESS DUE TO CORROSION FOR PILES IN SOIL WITH OR WITHOUT GROUNDWATER

5 Years 25 Years 50 Years 75 Years 100 Years

Required design working life
in / mm

Undisturbed natural soils (sand, clay, schist, …) 0.000 0.012 0.024 0.035 0.047
0.00 0.30 0.60 0.90 1.20

Polluted natural soils and industrial grounds 0.006 0.030 0.059 0.089 0.118
0.15 0.75 1.50 2.25 3.00

Aggressive natural soils (swamp, marsh, peat, …) 0.008 0.039 0.069 0.098 0.128
0.20 1.00 1.75 2.50 3.25

Non-compacted and non-aggressive fills 0.007 0.028 0.047 0.067 0.087

(clay, schist, sand, silt, …) 0.18 0.70 1.20 1.70 2.20

Non-compacted and aggressive fills (ashes, slag, …) 0.020 0.079 0.128 0.177 0.226
0.50 2.00 3.25 4.50 5.75

Notes:
1. Corrosion rates in compacted fills are lower than those in non-compacted ones. In compacted fills, the figures in
the table should be divided by two.
2. The values given are only for guidance. Local conditions should be considered because they may affect the
actual corrosion rate, which can be lower or higher than the average value given in the table.
3. The values given for 5 and 25 years are based on measurements, whereas the other values are extrapolated.

LOSS OF THICKNESS DUE TO CORROSION FOR PILES IN FRESH WATER OR IN SEA WATER

5 Years 25 Years 50 Years 75 Years 100 Years

Required design working life
in / mm

Common fresh water (river, ship canal, …) in the zone of 0.006 0.022 0.035 0.045 0.055
high attack (water line) 0.15 0.55 0.90 1.15 1.40

Very polluted fresh water (sewage, industrial effluent, …) 0.012 0.051 0.091 0.130 0.169
in the zone of high attack (water line) 0.30 1.30 2.30 3.30 4.30

Sea water in temperate climate in the zone of high attack 0.022 0.074 0.148 0.220 0.295
(low water and splash zones) 0.55 1.90 3.75 5.60 7.50

Sea water in temperate climate in the zone of permanent 0.010 0.035 0.069 0.102 0.138
immersion or in the intertidal zone 0.25 0.90 1.75 2.60 3.50

Notes:
1. The highest corrosion rate is usually found at the splash zone or at the low water level in tidal waters. However, in
most cases, the highest stress es are in the permanent immersion zone.
2. The values given are only for guidance. Local conditions should be considered because they may affect the
actual corrosion rate, which can be lower or higher than the average value given in the table.
3. The values given for 5 and 25 years are based on measurements, whereas the other values are extrapolated.

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PRIME DOMESTIC

MICROPILE CASING
SECTION MODULUS
Cross Total External
Outside Inside Sectional Area of Internal Surface Moment
Diameter Thickness Diameter Weight Area Pile Volume Area of Inertia Elastic Plastic
in in in lbs/ft in2 in2 ft3/ft ft2/ft in4 in3 in3
mm mm mm kg/m cm2 cm2 m3/m m2/m cm4 cm3 cm3
CROSS SECTIONAL AREA
7 0.5 6 34.74 10.21 38.48 0.196 1.83 54.24 15.5 21.17
177.8 12.7 152.4 51.71 65.87 248.29 0.018 0.56 2257.7 253.96 346.86

8.625 0.5 7.625 43.43 12.76 58.43 0.32 2.26 105.72 24.51 33.05
219.075 12.7 193.675 64.63 82.34 376.94 0.029 0.69 4400.36 401.65 541.58

9.625 0.5 8.625 48.77 14.33 72.76 0.406 2.52 149.63 31.09 41.67
244.475 12.7 219.075 72.59 92.47 469.42 0.038 0.77 6228.24 509.52 682.92

10.75 0.5 9.75 54.79 16.1 90.76 0.518 2.81 211.95 39.43 52.57
273.05 12.7 247.65 81.54 103.88 585.56 0.048 0.86 8822.03 646.18 861.52 TOTAL AREA OF PILE

12.75 0.5 11.75 65.48 19.24 127.68 0.753 3.34 361.54 56.71 75.07
323.85 12.7 298.45 97.45 124.14 823.72 0.07 1.02 15048.59 929.36 1230.22

14 0.5 13 72.16 21.21 153.94 0.922 3.67 483.76 69.11 91.17

355.6 12.7 330.2 107.4 136.81 993.15 0.086 1.12 20135.45 1132.48 1493.95

16 0.5 15 82.85 24.35 201.06 1.227 4.19 731.94 91.49 120.17

406.4 12.7 381 123.31 157.08 1297.17 0.114 1.28 30465.73 1499.3 1969.18 12 in.
Contact your Nucor Skyline representative for additional diameters, lengths, and starter details.

MICROPILE CASING ACCESSORIES

EXTERNAL SURFACE AREA
Nucor Skyline’s Geostructural Group delivers complete accessory packages with your threaded
casing. We understand the urgency of your project and stock a wide range of casing accessories for
immediate delivery.

TOOLING ITEMS
In-house custom fabrication and machining is available for duplex and flange adapters to match
casing and drill system requirements. We can also fabricate crossover subs to fit any existing tooling
items. Nucor Skyline offers API drill rods, bits, and tool subs with select items in stock.

Nucor Skyline can provide threaded micropile casing up to 40 feet. Female and male casing, cut and bundled to specifications

Casing accessories include duplex and flange adapters API drill rods and casing subs are typical tooling items Saver-subs available to fit all sizes of casing

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MULTI-STRAND ANCHORS

Multi-Strand Anchors - ASTM A416

Nominal Ultimate Maximum Maximum Minimum Nominal
Cross Section Area Strength Jacking Load Design Load Lockoff Load Steel Weight
No. of (Aps) (Fpu x Aps) (0.8 x Fpu x Aps) (0.6 x Fpu x Aps) (0.5 x Fpu x Aps) (Bare Strand)
0.6” Strands
in² kips kips kips kips lbs/ft
mm² kN kN kN kN kg/m

1 0.217 58.6 46.9 35.2 29.3 0.74

140 261 209 156 130 1.10

2 0.434 117.2 93.8 70.3 58.6 1.48

280 521 417 313 261 2.20

3 0.651 175.8 140.6 105.5 87.9 2.22

420 782 626 469 391 3.31

4 0.868 234.4 187.5 140.6 117.2 2.96

560 1043 834 626 521 4.41

5 1.085 293.0 234.4 175.8 146.5 3.70

700 1303 1043 782 652 5.51

6 1.302 351.6 281.3 211.0 175.8 4.44

840 1564 1251 938 782 6.61

7 1.519 410.2 328.2 246.1 205.1 5.18

980 1825 1460 1095 912 7.71

8 1.736 468.8 375.0 281.3 234.4 5.92

1120 2085 1668 1251 1043 8.82

9 1.953 527.4 421.9 316.4 263.7 6.66

1260 2346 1877 1408 1173 9.92

10 2.170 586.0 468.8 351.6 293.0 7.40

1400 2607 2085 1564 1303 11.02

11 2.387 644.6 515.7 386.8 322.3 8.14

1540 2867 2294 1720 1434 12.12

12 2.604 703.2 562.6 421.9 351.6 8.88

1680 3128 2503 1877 1564 13.22

13 2.821 761.8 609.4 457.1 380.9 9.62

1820 3389 2711 2033 1694 14.33

14 3.038 820.4 656.3 492.2 410.2 10.36

1960 3649 2920 2190 1825 15.43

15 3.255 879.0 703.2 527.4 439.5 11.10

2100 3910 3128 2346 1955 16.53

16 3.472 937.6 750.1 562.6 468.8 11.84

2240 4171 3337 2503 2085 17.63

17 3.689 996.2 797.0 597.7 498.1 12.58

2380 4432 3545 2659 2216 18.73

18 3.906 1054.8 843.8 632.9 527.4 13.32

2520 4692 3754 2815 2346 19.84

19 4.123 1113.4 890.7 668.0 556.7 14.06

2660 4953 3962 2972 2476 20.94
Aps = Area Prestressing Steel, Fpu = Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength
Strand Anchors utilize 0.6” (15.2mm) dia. 7-wire, Low Relaxation 270 KSI Steel Strand conforming to ASTM A416.
*Maximum lockoff load shall not exceed (0.7 x Fpu x Aps), maximum jacking load shall not exceed (0.8xFpu x Aps)
Now available: Hot Melt Extrusion Coated Strand. Consult your sales representative for information on load distributive or removable strand anchors.

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PRODUCT DETAIL

MULTI-STRAND ANCHORS
MULTI-STRAND GROUND ANCHORS
As a result of recent technological developments in the structural post-tensioning industry, the production of ground
anchors with a very high capacity is possible. The use of strand anchors in rock and soil anchor applications has become
a well respected tool in the geotechnical engineer’s arsenal of solutions. By utilizing the combined load carrying capacity
of multiple 0.6 inch diameter prestressing steel strands, loads which greatly exceed the tensile strength of any single bar
can be achieved.

Strand anchors can be produced in extremely long lengths. For instance, strand anchors measuring anywhere from 100 to
200 feet in length can be assembled, coiled and banded in one of our manufacturing locations and shipped on wooden
pallets via conventional flat-bed trucks.

In addition, many of the strand anchors used in temporary excavation support consist of seven strands or less. These
anchors can often be uncoiled and installed by hand. Strand anchors also generally require much less site storage space
and handling than bar anchors. We offer customized strand anchor manufacturing which allows for the design to be
optimized in terms of both load carrying capacity and geometry to meet the requirements of specific site conditions.
Nucor Skyline is committed to bringing the latest developments in global strand anchoring technology to the North
American geotechnical construction industry. Innovations such as load distributive and removable strand anchors are
available from Nucor Skyline. A key element in being able to use these technologies is having the practical installation
equipment to test and lock off these types of anchors.

Multi-strand anchors having individual strands of different lengths can pose many challenges when using traditional
hollow ram jacks. Nucor Skyline offers a unique multi-ram manifold jack system that is capable of maintaining an equal
load in each strand, independent of the elongation.

PTI CLASS I DCP STRAND ANCHOR HEAD Anchor Head & Duct Dimensions for DCP Strand Anchors
STEEL ANCHOR
HEAD CAP AØ Corrugated Sheath Trumpet Pipe Anchor Head Anchor Head Cap
(OPTIONAL) Max.
No. of OD ID OD ID AØ H OD Height
GR50 OR A36 Strands in in in in in in in in
BEARING H
PLATE† mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm

2-3* 2.33 2.00 4.00 3.548 4.70 1.80 5.56 3.50

59.18 50.80 101.60 90.12 119.38 45.72 141.29 88.90
A500 STEEL
TRUMPET PIPE 4** 3.00 2.50 4.00 3.548 4.70 1.80 5.56 3.50
16” Typ.

76.20 63.50 101.60 90.12 119.38 45.72 141.29 88.90

AASHTO
M252 HDPE 6* 3.00 2.50 4.00 3.548 5.61 2.20 6.63 4.50
CORRUGATED 76.20 63.50 101.60 90.12 142.49 55.88 168.28 114.30
SHEATH

8** 3.60 3.00 4.50 4.026 6.33 2.06 6.63 4.50

91.44 76.20 114.30 102.26 160.78 52.32 168.28 114.30
†
Nucor Skyline can provide a customized bearing 4.60 4.00 5.56 5.047 6.50 1.69 8.63 4.50
plate solution. 12** 116.84 101.60 141.29 128.18 165.10 42.93 219.08 114.30

19** 5.63 5.00 6.63 6.065 8.78 4.00 10.75 6.00

142.88 127.00 168.28 154.05 223.01 101.60 273.05 152.40

* Based on 1/2” ID PE Grout Tube. ** Based on 3/4” ID PE Grout Tube. Note: Consult your sales representative about additional
variations.

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APPLICATIONS

PILE REINFORCEMENT

Nucor Skyline’s fully threaded bars may be coupled by screw-on, sleeve-type couplers at any point.
Hex nuts and jam nuts may also be used, providing great versatility in the fabrication of structural
columns or pile reinforcing steel. The Nucor Skyline-manufactured grade 80 ksi threaded bar
system meets the ASTM A615 Standard Specification for Deformed Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement requirements.

PRE-ASSEMBLED REINFORCING BAR CAGES

Nucor Skyline is a leader in custom-manufactured steel products for the foundation industry. We are APPLICATIONS
able to produce pre-assembled configurations of fully threaded bars at our multiple manufacturing • Pre-assembled
locations. Overhead bridge cranes and large steel warehouses facilitate the assembly of bars, custom Concrete
spacer rings, and top and bottom structural plates. High tensile strap bands are used to stabilize the Reinforcement for
cages for lifting and transport. With our extensive expertise and infrastructure, we are able to fabricate Large Drilled Shaft
and ship large foundation steel components to just about anywhere in the United States. Piles

For example, cage assemblies over 65 ft long, with 18 circumferential #18 grade 80 bars, have • Augercast Pile
Reinforcement
been transported over 1,000 miles with only minor field adjustments required upon arrival. Cages
Cages
measuring 130 feet in length have been produced in our Camp Hill, PA manufacturing facility and
shipped directly to the job site in Manhattan, NY. • Micropile
Reinforcement

ADVANTAGES
• Factory fabrication provides efficiency at the jobsite resulting in cost savings on the project
• In-factory assembly prevents production schedule delays due to site weather or laydown
conditions
• Reinforcing with Nucor Skyline Grade 80 ksi provides a larger range of bar sizes than traditional
rebar
• The coupling of the bars is pre-done and held in a thread locked condition, eliminating concerns of
becoming loose
• Spacer rings and steel banding provide a stable arrangement of bar cages, which facilitates crane
pick up and lowering

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 APPLICATIONS

GROUND ANCHORS

Over the past 50 years, fully threaded, high strength threaded bar and multi-strand anchor systems
with corrosion protection have developed into the most accepted and highly reliable ground
anchorages available. As the leading steel supplier in the United States’ foundation industry, Nucor
Skyline manufactures the most extensive selection of cold and hot rolled, high strength, fully
threaded bars; available in both 80 ksi and 150 ksi steel grades.

APPLICATIONS
• Retaining Walls:
ADVANTAGES
Tie backs are used as • Highly versatile and well proven method of transferring tension forces to the ground
either a permanent • Used in a wide array of installation techniques developed to drive cost-efficient construction in the
or temporary
geotechnical industry
anchor system for
permanent retaining • Tie back installations eliminate internal bracing and rakers which typically congest the excavation.
walls or support of This dramatically increases the efficiency of material removal by the contractor during temporary
excavation excavation
• Resist Uplift: Used • Reliable permanent anchors, with decades of proven performance, allow engineers to confidently
to resist hydrostatic design structural and slope stabilization projects
uplift pressures on a
slab, structural force, • Tie down applications often replace mass concrete, reducing construction costs
or wind loads on a
structure

• Sloped Surface
Stabilization

• Landslide Mitigation

• Foundation
Stabilization

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APPLICATIONS

GROUND ANCHORS
Typical Uses for Ground Anchors

Soil

Existing
Building Permanent
Tie Back
Permanent Floor Slab
Wall
Temporary
Sheeting

Temporary Tension in
Tie Back Anchor
Future
Station Uplift

Temporary
Sheeting

Bridge
Existing Abutment Slope
Dam Protection

Tower

Anchor
Permanent
Tie Down
Permanent
Tie Down

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APPLICATIONS

GROUND ANCHORS
BEARING PLATE HEX NUT &
CAST IN PLACE
RETAINING WALL THREADED BAR FLAT WASHER

HEX NUT & BEARING PLATE

FLAT WASHER HEX JAM NUT

INTERNAL PLUG
WELDED PIPE
TRUMPET

TAPE SEAL
TAPE SEAL CEMENTITIOUS
GROUT POLY CORRUGATED
TUBING
COUPLER
ASSEMBLY HEAT SHRINK
TUBING END CAP
CENTRALIZER

DRILL HOLE

TAIL

FREE LENG
TH

BOND LE
NGTH

Typical Grouted Class I Permanent Anchor

TIE BACK OR TIE DOWN ANCHORS

Tie backs are fully threaded steel bars that are bored, cast-in-place elements Prior to starting a tie back or tie
designed to resist tension forces resulting from the support of earth retention down anchor design, a licensed
systems, such as foundation walls or retaining walls. geotechnical engineer should be
consulted. A simple, standardized
Tie backs are commonly used to support temporary walls for excavations in design process may be applied
congested urban areas. One type of temporary wall is a beam and lagging wall. using a prescribed method such
The use of tie downs in this application reduces the amount of soil disturbed as the following:
during excavation and decreases the disturbance on adjacent structures. In
this very common application, H-piles are tremie concreted into drilled holes
GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
in a vertical orientation, along the perimeter of the intended excavation. Wood • Soils: Cohesive, cohesionless
or rock
lagging is installed horizontally to retain the soil behind and between the piles
as the top-down excavation takes place. • Design life: Permanent or
temporary (less than 2 years)
Anchor design is based on well-documented and proven principles. Once the • Loading type: Tensile,
structural loading has been identified, the geotechnical information available compressive or lateral
from the site can be used to determine the appropriate anchor design, as • N-values: Obtained from
recommended in the PTI Manual “Recommendations of Rock and Soil Anchors”. STP test
• Termination depth
The design must take the variability that occurs throughout most sites into
• Corrosion potential
consideration. For example, the Great Lakes Region is a region where glaciers
traversed the landscape, carving and filling vast areas with sand, clay, gravel STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
and countless combinations of all soil types. Soils may contain boulders,
• Surface surcharge loading
cobbles, gravel and other obstructions which make it challenging to drill holes. type: Tensile, compressive
As a result, soil conditions vary drastically from site to site. For example, in parts or lateral
of Texas, Oklahoma and in the upper Missouri Valley, clay soils may be expansive
• Groundwater
and may dominate the design of ground anchors.
• Soil properties
Soil borings and laboratory testing should be used to verify the actual soil • Buckling
conditions in the location of a proposed anchor.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
• Site access
• Installation methods
• Load testing requirements

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APPLICATIONS

GROUND ANCHORS
CORROSION PROTECTION
Corrosion protection is a technique used to extend the design life of an anchor. It is extremely important to protect the
integrity of the steel which could be significantly damaged if a method of corrosion protection is not utilized. The level of
corrosion protection varies and is controlled by the aggressiveness of the environment and the desired design life. It is the
responsibility of the design engineer to select an appropriate level of protection.

All bar and strand anchors can be supplied with a protective smooth-walled PVC tube. While the standard PVC tube is
0.035 inch thick, other options are available upon request.

The following corrosion protection options are available for all bars and strands:

DOUBLE CORROSION PROTECTION (DCP)/PTI CLASS I

With Double Corrosion Protection, the threaded bar is typically encased in a factory grouted, PVC or HDPE corrugated
plastic. DCP fabrication is used mainly for permanent applications or in uncertain and aggressive environments. For
strand anchors, the strand is placed in the corrugated duct in the factory and grouted entirely in the field.

CAP COVER
(OPTIONAL)
FILLED WITH CORROSION FILLED WITH CORROSION
INHIBITING COMPOUND OR INHIBITING COMPOUND
GROUT OR GROUT
TRUMPET

CLASS I PROTECTION: GROUT FILLED CORRUGATED

BAR ANCHOR (DCP) FULL LOAD NUT
SHEATHING

CENTRALIZER
SEAL
BEARING PLATE PRESTRESSING STEEL
THREADED BAR
UNBO SMOOTH PVC OVER
NDED
LENG
TH UNBONDED LENGTH
END CAP
ANCHOR HEAD COVER
(OPTIONAL)
BOREHOLE GROUT
FILLED WITH CORROSION
INHIBITING COMPOUND OR BOND
FILLED WITH CORROSION GROUT LENG
INHIBITING COMPOUND OR TH
GROUT TRUMPET PRESTRESSING STEEL STRAND
INDIVIDUALLY COVERED IN CORROSION
INHIBITING COMPOUND AND SHEATHED

CLASS I PROTECTION: WEDGES ENCAPSULATION CORRUGATED SHEATHING

GROUT FILLED (FULL LENGTH OF ANCHOR)
ANCHOR HEAD
STRAND ANCHOR (DCP) INTERNAL SPACERS
BEARING PLATE EXTERNAL CENTRALIZER
DRILL HOLE
UNBO
NDED
LENG
TH
END CAP

BOREHOLE GROUT

BOND
LENG
TH

PTI CLASS I DCP STRAND ANCHOR HEAD Anchor Head & Duct Dimensions for DCP Strand Anchors
STEEL ANCHOR
AØ Corrugated Sheath Trumpet Pipe Anchor Head Anchor Head Cap
HEAD CAP
(OPTIONAL) Max. No of OD ID OD ID AØ H OD Height
Strands
GR50 OR A36 in in in in in in in in
BEARING H mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
PLATE†
2.33 2.00 4.00 3.548 4.70 1.80 5.56 3.50
2-3* 59.18 50.80 101.60 90.12 119.38 45.72 141.29 88.90
3.00 2.50 4.00 3.548 4.70 1.80 5.56 3.50
A500 STEEL 4** 76.20 63.50 101.60 90.12 119.38 45.72 141.29 88.90
TRUMPET PIPE
16” Typ.

3.00 2.50 4.00 3.548 5.61 2.20 6.63 4.50

6* 76.20 63.50 101.60 90.12 142.49 55.88 168.28 114.30
AASHTO
M252 HDPE 3.60 3.00 4.50 4.026 6.33 2.06 6.63 4.50
CORRUGATED 8** 91.44 76.20 114.30 102.26 160.78 52.32 168.28 114.30
SHEATH
4.60 4.00 5.56 5.047 6.50 1.69 8.63 4.50
12** 116.84 101.60 141.29 128.18 165.10 42.93 219.08 114.30
5.63 5.00 6.63 6.065 8.78 4.00 10.75 6.00
19** 142.88 127.00 168.28 154.05 223.01 101.60 273.05 152.40
†
Nucor Skyline can provide a customized bearing
plate solution. * Based on 1/2” ID PE Grout Tube. ** Based on 3/4” ID PE Grout Tube. Note: Consult your sales representative about additional variations.

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APPLICATIONS

GROUND ANCHORS
SINGLE CORROSION PROTECTION (SCP)/PTI CLASS II
In a Single Corrosion Protection (SCP) system, the bar or strand is sleeved with a HDPE or PVC plastic sheath through
the free length of the anchor. SCP fabrication is used primarily for temporary applications, but can also be leveraged
for non-aggressive, permanent applications.

Factory-issued corrosion protection options include:

• Encapsulating: Grease or Grout • Multi-layer Painting

• Hot Melt Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coating • Heat Shrink Seals
• Coal Tar Epoxy Coating • Mastic Backed Tape Systems (i.e. DENSO™)
• Hot Dip Galvanizing

Oversized accessories are provided to accommodate galvanized and coated bars.

GREASED AND SHEATHED

SMOOTH PLASTIC WITH CORROSION
INHIBITING COMPOUND
CLASS II PROTECTION: CENTRALIZER
FULL LOAD NUT
BAR ANCHOR (SCP) SEAL
PRESTRESSING STEEL
BEARING PLATE THREADED BAR

UNBO
NDED
LENG
TH

BOREHOLE GROUT

BOND
LENG
TH

PRESTRESSING STEEL STRAND

INDIVIDUALLY COVERED IN CORROSION
INHIBITING COMPOUND AND SHEATHED
CLASS II PROTECTION:
STRAND ANCHOR (SCP) WEDGES
ANCHOR HEAD
INTERNAL SPACERS
BEARING PLATE
DRILL HOLE
EXTERNAL CENTRALIZER
UNBO
NDED
LENG
TH
BOREHOLE GROUT

BOND
LENG
TH

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APPLICATIONS

ROCK BOLTS/ANCHOR BOLTS

Rock bolts support the face of a rock slope or cut. When securing the face of an excavation, rock
bolts are used to retain the unstable rock on the surface to the more stable rock behind the
excavation. Roof bolts anchor the overhead portion of the tunnel excavation to the more stable rock APPLICATIONS
above it. Anchor bolts serve to connect a structure to its foundation and can be used when securing • Wind Turbine
wind turbines, tower structures, sign posts, stairways, and buildings. Anchor Bolts

• Utility Tower
ADVANTAGES Anchor Bolts
• Threaded bar rolling facilities manufacture anchor bolts to strict tolerances • Sloped Surface
and Rock Face
• Large diameter anchor bolts can be designed to meet minimum yield strengths of up to 847 kips,
Stabilization
with an ultimate strength of 1,059 kips or over 500 tons

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 APPLICATIONS

SOIL NAILS

Soil nails are bars installed within an excavation or slope to provide reinforcement to an earth
retention structure. They differ from tie backs as they are considered passive elements and are not
APPLICATIONS actively loaded in tension like a prestressed ground anchor. Soil nails are used in combination with a
steel grid cover and shotcrete. As a system, the soil nail, grid cover, and shotcrete act as a coherent
• Temporary Support mass with enough strength to resist the overburdening pressure of the surrounding soil mass, as well
of Excavation
as any surcharge pressure.
• Permanent Retaining
Walls In comparison to tie back anchors, soil nails have a few significant benefits. The equipment required
to install soil nails is relatively small and mobile, providing a distinct advantage for applications with
• Slide Stabilization tight spaces or noise control issues. Using soil nails is typically a more flexible construction technique,
allowing for simpler on-site modifications. Also, soil nails are installed early on in the construction
process, limiting the disturbance on adjacent structures.

ADVANTAGES
• Cutting-edge manufacturing process eliminates material loss
• Left- and right-hand thread configurations optimize threading flexibility
• Various grade options offer flexibility in yield strength
• Wide range of sizes
• Fully threaded bars provide the ability to cut bars to desired lengths
• Ability to supply single bar lengths of up to 60 feet
• Wide variety of corrosion protection options available
• Complete range of accessories available to complement our threaded bars

Typical Top Down Construction Sequence

1. 2. 3. 4.
Excavate to slightly below Install first row of nails Stabilize first excavation with Excavate to next row of nails
first row of nails temporary shotcrete facing

5. 6. 7. 8.
Stabilize excavation with Excavate to next row of nails Stabilize excavation with Once all nails and temporary facing are
temporary shotcrete facing temporary shotcrete facing complete, install permanent facing

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APPLICATIONS

SOIL NAILS
Soil Nail with Hollow Bar
TAIL

10’ SE
STUD x4 CT
TYPIC IONS
AL
PVC CENTRALIZER

COUPLER
HEX NUT

FLAT HARDENED WASHER

GROUT
BEVELED WASHER
FULLY THREADED
HOLLOW BAR
BEARING PLATE

CONCRETE WALL
GEOCOMPOSITE
SHOTCRETE DRAIN

SACRIFICIAL DRILL BIT HOLE

Typical DCP Soil Nail

15º SHOTCRETE

EPOXY COATED
HEX NUT PVC CORRUGATED SHEATHING
EPOXY COATED
FLAT HARDENED WASHER
EPOXY COATED INITIAL
BEVEL WASHER GROUT LEVEL EPOXY COATED THREADED BAR
BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLY
GEOCOMPOSITE DRAIN
CONCRETE
WALL SHOTCRETE

PVC CENTRALIZER
END CAP

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 APPLICATIONS

TIE RODS

Threaded bars from Nucor Skyline are ideal as tie rods for retaining walls. In addition to being the
North American market leader in steel sheet piling, Nucor Skyline also manufactures and supplies
several types of tie rods. Continuously threaded cold rolled bar is made at our manufacturing
facilities. Nucor Skyline works with Nucor to supply hot rolled threaded bar. The tie rods supplied by
Nucor Skyline give our customers the widest range of choices and best value in the industry.

ADVANTAGES
Cold Rolled Bars – ASTM A615 Gr. 80

• Manufactured in USA by Nucor Skyline

APPLICATIONS
• Continuously Threaded for Easy Cutting and Coupling
• Marine Bulkheads
• Rolled Thread Reduces Local Stress Peaks
• Earth Retaining Walls
• 1.0 in. – 3.5 in. Diameter
• Bridge Abutments
and Roadways • 36 – 432k Allowable Strength Range

• Structural Ties
(in slab)
Hot Rolled Bars – ASTM A615 Gr. 80

• Manufactured in USA by Nucor

• Continuously Threaded for Easy Cutting and Coupling
• Robust Threads that Will not Jam
• 0.75 in. – 2.5 in. Diameter
• 20 – 101k Allowable Strength Range

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APPLICATIONS

TIE RODS

Sheet Pile Retaining Wall

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APPLICATIONS

TIE RODS
TIE RODS FOR COMBINED WALL SYSTEMS
Combined wall systems usually require long, heavy tie rods. Most combined wall systems also have a lot of fill placed
behind the wall and over the anchorage system. This fill, often placed over marine deposits, can cause settlement of
the anchorage system. Tie rods are designed to take tension loads. The settlement of the bar or the deadman wall can
put bending loads into the bars and increase the stresses significantly. Common solutions for this are to support the
anchorage system, increase the cross section area of the bar, or provide a means of articulation for the tie rod.

Supporting the anchorage system is sometimes done with bearing piles and horizontal support beams. This system can
reduce the bending in the bars, but it is also expensive and requires tight tolerances on the elevations of the support
structure.

Wall distance center to center

MHW
Tie rod elongation under load
FED FED

MLW Fill material

Tie rod deflection due to

settlement and self weight

Existing ground

Bending stress induced by

settlement or misalignment

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APPLICATIONS

TIE RODS
Typical King Pile Wall with Articulated Connections

Consideration should also be given to articulation requirements along the length of the tie bar, particularly at points of
maximum settlement or where the size of the tie bar and the site conditions mean that a pinned joint is easier to make
than a threaded coupled joint. Several alternatives are available.

Articulated Turnbuckle Link Plates Cardan Joint Forged Eye & Transition Coupler
An adjustable turnbuckle Together with forged eyes, The cardan joint allows bars The forged eye connects, via
allows length adjustment link plates provide the most with forged eyes to articulate the transition coupler, to Nucor
and articulation in one plane. economic articulated joint and in both vertical and horizontal Skyline’s cold and hot rolled bars
the simplest connection to planes. and allows for full articulation.
achieve in site conditions.

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APPLICATIONS

TIE RODS
TYPICAL ARTICULATED WALL CONNECTION SOLUTIONS

PIPE CONNECTORS T-PLATES FOR BEAMS

Cast T Plate

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APPLICATIONS

TIE RODS
CORROSION PROTECTION – SACRIFICIAL STEEL
Corrosion protection of tie rods is an important consideration during the design process. Most tie rods are surrounded by
clean fill so the corrosion rate is quite low, but regardless of the environment, corrosion must be accounted for. Corrosion
rates are determined over the design life of the structure and added as additional steel to the bar and other components
of the anchorage system.

There are a number of methods to protect the tie rod from corrosion such as wrapping or painting, but the best method
is sacrificial steel. The use of upset forging technology allows this to be a very efficient solution since steel can be added
where required. For example, additional material can be added at a vulnerable threaded end. Sacrificial steel is very
forgiving; it cannot be applied incorrectly, forgotten or damaged during shipping and installation. It also allows for much
quicker installation times than traditional wrapping systems. Once the whole tie bar cost is considered (material, handling,
repair and installation), sacrificial steel is very economical.

LOSS OF THICKNESS DUE TO CORROSION FOR PILES IN SOIL WITH OR WITHOUT GROUNDWATER
5 Years 25 Years 50 Years 75 Years 100 Years
Required design working life
in / mm

Undisturbed natural soils (sand, clay, schist, …) 0.000 0.012 0.024 0.035 0.047
0.00 0.30 0.60 0.90 1.20

Polluted natural soils and industrial grounds 0.006 0.030 0.059 0.089 0.118
0.15 0.75 1.50 2.25 3.00

Aggressive natural soils (swamp, marsh, peat, …) 0.008 0.039 0.069 0.098 0.128
0.20 1.00 1.75 2.50 3.25

Non-compacted and non-aggressive fills (clay, schist, sand, 0.007 0.028 0.047 0.067 0.087
silt, …) 0.18 0.70 1.20 1.70 2.20

Non-compacted and aggressive fills (ashes, slag, …) 0.020 0.079 0.128 0.177 0.226
0.50 2.00 3.25 4.50 5.75

Notes:
1. Corrosion rates in compacted fills are lower than those in non-compacted ones. In compacted fills, the figures in the table should
be divided by two.
2. The values given are only for guidance. Local conditions should be considered because they may affect the actual corrosion rate,
which can be lower or higher than the average value given in the table.
3. The values given for 5 and 25 years are based on measurements, whereas the other values are extrapolated.

LOSS OF THICKNESS DUE TO CORROSION FOR PILES IN FRESH WATER OR IN SEA WATER
5 Years 25 Years 50 Years 75 Years 100 Years
Required design working life
in / mm

Common fresh water (river, ship canal, …) in the zone of 0.006 0.022 0.035 0.045 0.055
high attack (water line) 0.15 0.55 0.90 1.15 1.40

Very polluted fresh water (sewage, industrial effluent, …) 0.012 0.051 0.091 0.130 0.169
in the zone of high attack (water line) 0.30 1.30 2.30 3.30 4.30

Sea water in temperate climate in the zone of high attack 0.022 0.074 0.148 0.220 0.295
(low water and splash zones) 0.55 1.90 3.75 5.60 7.50

Sea water in temperate climate in the zone of permanent 0.010 0.035 0.069 0.102 0.138
immersion or in the intertidal zone 0.25 0.90 1.75 2.60 3.50

Notes:
1. The highest corrosion rate is usually found at the splash zone or at the low water level in tidal waters. However, in most cases, the
highest stresses are in the permanent immersion zone.
2. The values given are only for guidance. Local conditions should be considered because they may affect the actual corrosion rate,
which can be lower or higher than the average value given in the table.
3. The values given for 5 and 25 years are based on measurements, whereas the other values are extrapolated.

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APPLICATIONS

TIE RODS
TIE BARS WITH ARTICULATION
THREAD SHAFT
Thread Shaft Recommended
Bar Tensile Yield Ultimate Gross Yield Ultimate
Diameter Diameter Design Capacity
Stress Area Capacity Capacity Area Capacity Capacity
DT Dg As Thy Thu Ag Shy Shu ASD* LRFD*
in in in2 kips kips in2 kips kips kips kips
mm mm mm2 kN kN mm2 kN kN kN kN

#8 1.000 1.000 0.79 59.3 79 0.79 59.3 79 36 56

25 25 510 263.8 351.4 510 263.8 351.4 158 251

#9 1.125 1.125 1.00 75.0 100 1.00 75.0 100 45 71

28 28 645 333.6 444.8 645 333.6 444.8 200 317

#10 1.250 1.250 1.27 95.3 127 1.27 95.3 127 57 91

32 32 819 423.9 564.9 819 423.9 564.9 254 403

1.375 1.375 1.56 117.0 156 1.56 117.0 156 70 111

Cold/Hot Rolled Bars

#11 35 35 1,006 520.5 694.0 1,006 520.5 694.0 312 494

#14 1.750 1.750 2.25 168.7 225 2.25 168.7 225 101 160
45 45 1,452 750.4 1,000.9 1,452 750.4 1,000.9 449 713

#18 2.250 2.250 4.00 300.0 400 4.00 300.0 400 180 285
55 55 2,581 1,334.5 1,779.4 2,581 1,334.5 1,779.4 799 1,268

#20 2.500 2.500 4.91 368.0 491 4.91 368.0 491 220 350
64 64 3,168 1,637.0 2,184.0 3,168 1,637.0 2,184.0 980 1,555

#24 3.000 3.000 7.07 530.0 707 7.07 530.0 707 317 503
76 76 4,561 2,356.0 3,144.9 4,561 2,356.0 3,144.9 1,411 2,238

#28 3.500 3.500 9.61 720.0 960 9.61 720.0 960 432 685
89 89 6,200 3,206.0 4,274.0 6,200 3,206.0 4,274.0 1,920 3,046

The recommended design capacities are based on AISC/ASD and AASHTO/LRFD design methodologies for steel structures and retaining walls. Additional reduction factors from
EN1993-5 are applied to the tie rods based on their ability to articulate. Sample calculations can be found below and on pages 35 of this brochure.

SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
Fully Threaded Bar with Articulation Recommended Design Capacity (Ft)
Bar Designation: #8 (1.0 in) ASD
Yield / Tensile: 80 / 100 ksi Ft = Lesser of:
Shy / 1.67 = (0.79 in2) * (80 ksi) / 1.67
= 37.8 kips
0.9 * Thu / 2 = 0.9 * (0.79 in2) * (100 ksi) / 2.0
= 35.6 kips
Thread & Shaft Properties
Tensile Stress Area (As) = 0.79 in2 Ft = 35.6 kips
Yield Capacity (Shy, Thy) = (0.79 in2) * (80 ksi) LRFD
= 63.2 kips Ft = Lesser of:
Ultimate Capacity (Shu, Thu) = (0.79 in2) * (100 ksi) 0.95 * Shy = 0.95 * (0.79 in2) * (80 ksi)
= 79 kips = 60 kips
0.9 * 0.8 * Thu = 0.9 * 0.8 * (0.79 in2) * (100 ksi)
= 56.9 kips
Ft = 56.9 kips

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APPLICATIONS

TIE RODS
TIE BARS WITHOUT ARTICULATION
THREAD SHAFT
Thread Shaft Recommended
Bar Tensile Stress Yield Ultimate Gross Yield Ultimate
Diameter Diameter Design Capacity
Area Capacity Capacity Area Capacity Capacity
DT Dg As Thy Thu Ag Shy Shu ASD* LRFD*
in in in2 kips kips in2 kips kips kips kips
mm mm mm2 kN kN mm2 kN kN kN kN

#8 1.000 1.000 0.79 59.3 79 0.79 59.3 79 24 38

25 25 510 263.8 351.4 510 263.8 351.4 105 169

#9 1.125 1.125 1.00 75.0 100 1.00 75.0 100 30 48

28 28 645 333.6 444.8 645 333.6 444.8 133 214

#10 1.250 1.250 1.27 95.3 127 1.27 95.3 127 38 61

32 32 819 423.9 564.9 819 423.9 564.9 169 271

1.375 1.375 1.56 117.0 156 1.56 117.0 156 47 75

Cold/Hot Rolled Bars

#11 35 35 1,006 520.5 694.0 1,006 520.5 694.0 208 333

#14 1.750 1.750 2.25 168.7 225 2.25 168.7 225 68 108
45 45 1,452 750.4 1,000.9 1,452 750.4 1,000.9 300 480

#18 2.250 2.250 4.00 300.0 400 4.00 300.0 400 120 192
55 55 2,581 1,334.5 1,779.4 2,581 1,334.5 1,779.4 534 854

#20 2.500 2.500 4.91 368.0 491 4.91 368.0 491 147 236
64 64 3,168 1,637.0 2,184.0 3,168 1,637.0 2,184.0 655 1,048

#24 3.000 3.000 7.07 530.0 707 7.07 530.0 707 212 339
76 76 4,561 2,356.0 3,144.9 4,561 2,356.0 3,144.9 943 1,510

#28 3.500 3.500 9.61 720.0 960 9.61 720.0 960 288 461
89 89 6,200 3,206.0 4,274.0 6,200 6,206.0 4,274.0 1,282 2,052

The recommended design capacities are based on AISC/ASD and AASHTO/LRFD design methodologies for steel structures and retaining walls. Additional reduction factors from
EN1993‑5 are applied to the tie rods based on their ability to articulate. Sample calculations can be found below and on pages 34 of this brochure.

SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
Fully Threaded Bar without Articulation Recommended Design Capacity (Ft)
Bar Designation: #8 (1.0 in) ASD
Yield / Tensile: 80 / 100 ksi Ft = Lesser of:
Shy / 1.67 = (0.79 in2) * (80 ksi) / 1.67
= 37.8 kips
0.6 * Thu / 2 = 0.6 * (0.79 in2) * (100 ksi) / 2.0
= 23.7 kips
Thread & Shaft Properties
Tensile Stress Area (As) = 0.79 in2 Ft = 23.7 kips
Yield Capacity (Shy, Thy) = (0.79 in2) * (80 ksi) LRFD
= 63.2 kips Ft = Lesser of:
Ultimate Capacity (Shu, Thu) = (0.79 in2) * (100 ksi) 0.95 * Shy = 0.95 * (0.79 in2) * (80 ksi)
= 79 kips = 60 kips
0.6 * 0.8 * Thu = 0.6 * 0.8 * (0.79 in2) * (100 ksi)

= 37.9 kips
Ft = 37.9 kips

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 APPLICATIONS

MICROPILES

Micropiles are small diameter, bored cast-in-place piles, with most of the applied load being resisted
by steel reinforcement. They are constructed by drilling a borehole, often using casing, then placing
steel reinforcement and grouting the hole. Micropiles have a wide range of uses and are becoming a
more mainstream method of supporting and resupporting foundations, seismic retrofits, stabilization
of slopes and even earth retention.
APPLICATIONS
• Structural Support of Micropiles are usually designed in small clusters or groups with each typically carrying an equal
Directly Loaded Pile amount of load. These piles may also be designed with a batter to improve the lateral rigidity of the
group. They can be designed to resist a combination of compression, tension and lateral forces.
• New Foundations
Micropiles are an ideal pile for complex sites where low vibration or low noise levels are required, or
• Underpinning of
where limited access such as low headroom and drilling is difficult. Other site conditions that make
Existing Structures
micropiles attractive are: obstructions, large cobbles or boulders, nearby sensitive structures, karst
• Seismic Retrofitting topography or high groundwater conditions. The unique characteristics of micropiles make them a
perfect solution when other deep foundation methods are not suitable.
• Reinforcement for
Slope Stabilization
and Settlement
ADVANTAGES
Reduction
• Create piles with relatively high axial load capacity
• Support of
Excavation – • Work in compression and tension
Soldier Piles • Lightweight rotary percussive equipment can be used
• Permanent • Easily installed within confined spaces
Retaining Walls
• No harmful vibrations or noise to surrounding structures
• Minimal spoil generation on contaminated sites

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APPLICATIONS

MICROPILES
HOLLOW BARS: MICROPILES
Micropiles produced with hollow bars have been well proven and are widely accepted in private and
public works in the United States. After extensive research, the system has been accepted by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

In collapsing soils, the use of hollow bars to produce micropiles is ideal. Where open hole drilling
may be limited in depth or temporary casing is required, hollow bars offer a single step process
of grouting and reinforcing. In addition, higher values of ground to grout bond have resulted from
the use of this method. The smaller, and often less expensive equipment, used with the hollow bar
system allows for lower project costs and makes it easier for less specialized general contractors to
use. This system is also perfect in sites with limited access or low headroom.

ADVANTAGES
• Work in compression and tension
• Potential for very high production rates
• The most efficient form of a pile in confined spaces
• Hollow bars form smaller pile groups
• Grouting while drilling provides a potential for densification of in-situ soils

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