Percussive Driven Earth Anchors

A ground anchoring system widely used in civil engineering, landscaping, and construction.

 

The anchors consist of a metal anchor driven into the ground and tensioned with a load-locking system, creating a secure and immediate fixing point without the need for large concrete foundations.
 

What are Percussive Driven Earth Anchors?

 

Percussive driven earth anchors (PDEAs) are ground stabilisation systems installed by driving anchors into soil or rock to create a secure fixing point. They provide temporary or permanent ground support for construction and civil engineering projects.

 

This method is ideal for:
 

• Temporary or permanent ground support

• Securing retaining walls and slopes

• Anchoring structures and foundations in challenging environments

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Why Use Earth Anchors?

• Fast installation – No excavation or grouting required.

• Strong & durable – Provides immediate load capacity.

• Cost-effective – Reduced labour and material requirements.

• Versatile – Suitable for temporary or permanent applications.

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When should you use them?

• Slope stabilisation: To secure soil and prevent landslides or erosion on embankments and cuttings.

• Retaining structures: As tiebacks for retaining walls, sheet piles, and gabions.

• Tree anchoring: To hold newly planted or transplanted trees securely in place without visible stakes.

• Erosion control systems: To secure geotextiles, mats, and meshes on slopes, riverbanks, and shorelines.

• Temporary and permanent structures: Anchoring for tents, stages, signage, or fencing without the need for concrete.

• Utility and pipeline support: Providing stability for above-ground pipelines or securing utility poles.

 

Benefits of Earth Anchors.

• No concrete required – Fast, low-carbon alternative to traditional foundations, reducing the Carbon Footprint by up to 90%.

• Rapid installation – Can be installed with hand tools or lightweight equipment.

• Immediate load capacity – Anchor holds immediately after installation (once load-locked).

• Environmentally friendly – Minimal soil disturbance and reduced excavation.

• Cost-effective – Lower labour, transport, and material costs compared to conventional methods.

• Versatility – Suitable for temporary or permanent works across soil types.

• Discreet and aesthetic – Pattress plates can be concealed or on the face of structures to suit the structures aesthetics whether on a highway or on a heritage structure, there is a pattress plate to suit the clients’ needs.

Typical uses include:

 

• Supporting retaining walls in basements and excavations

• Slope stabilisation on highways, embankments, and cuttings

• Anchoring temporary works and structures

• Securing bridges, tunnels, and heavy infrastructure

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