Although we have used these anchors before (during the anchoring of the winter test tiles), we didn't go into the details. So, the way these anchors work is as follows:
- Nylon lines are attached to the anchors themselves. These lines are 1 metre long, but after knotting and looping, they are approx. 60 centimetres in length.
- A pilot hole is drilled into the ground to a depth of 60 centimetres to match.
- The anchors are then driven into the ground with a driving pin on a hammer tool.
- Once inserted, tension is applied to the lines. The anchor turns to lock into the ground.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-R7piHcgnl-qf7uj0PyVpEaJFvxJeZ_KCjNfCITOwdhmWYsoLF3ilQj3TSY-Bozz-pPUM1kz_xvum4WoUlMlIa9uwX3RzcyZjLmc_NWS-tMCl4fXN04gNwXQnqOmImcEoiFL0yvffEmmo/s320/anchors_3.jpg)
tools, we use a diesel generator to provide electricity.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVz7YbRyx8NdkueTkQGKztJhPlgF6llsvtemMQ7gH6iW1P80eETuYitmNmy-1wbAWljCW7IZrsCDltRjs76LfOJKF76XSAzfSfdTCB7QVZihFYTo5lB75D8t3cAgv-r_5SLPcoXdKBfool/s320/anchors_2.jpg)
drilling the pilot hole, driving rod for the anchors
and lifting tool to lock the anchors into place.
Progress on the anchoring has been great so far and a lot have now been done. However, there are a LOT of anchors points around the array: 488 in fact!
Photos: D. McKay-Bukowski
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.