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3) Select further sections of access tube and/or telescoping couplings. Position the spider
anchors along the sections of access tubing in their desired locations. The spider
anchors are attached to the access tube as shown in Figure 2.
4) Use the chains supplied to restrain the ends of the leaf springs). The pull-pin passes
though the links of the chain holding the leaf springs snug against the access tube. Use
3/4 inch electricians tape (two turns) around the pull pin above and below the anchor,
(see Figure 2). This holds the anchor pull-pin in place and makes it more difficult to
pull the pin out, thus reducing the risk of prematurely tripping the anchor during
installation.) It also holds the spider anchor in place preventing it from sliding up the
access tube during installation.
5) Leaving the pull cable coiled, connect the loop on the end of the cable to the anchor
pull-pin by clipping the hook through the eye of the pull cable.
6) Wrap a single layer of masking tape around the cable about 30 cm above the hook.
This also will make it difficult for the pull-pin to be pulled prematurely.
7) Tape identification tags onto each end of the pull cables, e.g., use "#1" for the top
anchor, "#2" for the next anchor, etc. Colored tapes can tapes can also be used for
identification if identification tags are not available.
2.2.2 Installing the Access Tube Anchor String
1) Begin assembling the access tube string and pushing it into the borehole. If the hole is
to be grouted after the string is placed, then the tremie pipe should be taped to the end
of the access tube. Tape heavily enough to prevent the Tremie pipe from coming
loose as it is pushed into the hole but not so heavy that it cannot be pulled loose
deliberately at the start of grouting. If the borehole is already filled with grout or
water, it will be necessary to fill the access tube with water to overcome the buoyancy
forces.
2) When sections with spider anchors are added to the string, the pull-cables should be
uncoiled and fed smoothly into the borehole along with the access tubing. Do not
allow any of the pull-cables be snagged, tangled, or pulled on, which could cause
premature triggering of the anchors. It may be advisable to have more than one
person in charge of the pull-cables and tremie pipe.
3) Once the access tube has been lowered to the bottom of the borehole, it will be
necessary to make sure that all the telescoping couplings are fully extended to
accommodate the anticipated settlements. (If heave is being measured, the couplings
Figure 2 - Anchor Assembly / Securing the Leaf Springs
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