In the world of civil and geotechnical engineering, the most powerful solutions are often the ones you can’t see. A ground anchor system is one such solution—buried beneath the surface, yet critical to the stability of everything above. From retaining walls to wind turbines, ground anchors provide the deep-rooted strength that modern infrastructure depends on.
A ground anchor system is a tension-resisting structural element installed in soil or rock to transfer loads from a structure into deeper, more stable ground. It typically includes a steel tendon (bar or strand), a grout body, and an anchorage head. Once tensioned, the anchor locks the structure in place, counteracting forces such as earth pressure, uplift, or seismic activity.
Strand Anchors: Multi-strand steel tendons for high-load, long-term applications
Bar Anchors: Solid steel bars, often used in temporary or moderate-load scenarios
Soil Nails: Passive anchors installed without tensioning
Percussion-Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®): Lightweight, corrosion-resistant anchors driven into the ground without excavation
Micropiles: Grouted piles that serve as both foundation and anchor
High Load Capacity: Transfers forces into competent ground layers
Minimal Excavation: Ideal for urban or restricted-access sites
Versatile: Performs in soil, rock, or mixed ground conditions
Durable: Available with galvanization or encapsulation for corrosion protection
Flexible Use: Suitable for both temporary and permanent stabilization
Retaining wall stabilization
Slope and embankment reinforcement
Excavation support and shoring
Bridge and tower foundations
Wind turbine anchoring
Seismic retrofitting and uplift resistance
: Offers strand and bar anchors with advanced corrosion protection, used globally in dams, tunnels, and bridge foundations
: Specializes in Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®), ideal for slope stabilization, pipelines, and tree anchoring
: Provides custom anchoring and slope stabilization solutions across New Zealand, with expertise in difficult-access environments
A ground anchor system may be hidden from view, but its impact is unmistakable. With the ability to stabilize structures in the most demanding environments, ground anchors are a cornerstone of safe, efficient, and resilient construction. As infrastructure challenges grow more complex, these systems continue to prove their value—quietly, but powerfully.