ABSTRACT
A rock anchor is a structural component used in construction to enhance stability by securing structures to rock. Made of high-strength steel strands or cables, they are drilled into the rock, placed, and grouted for a firm hold. They resist tension, uplift, or lateral loads, making them vital for slopes, retaining walls, and foundations in rocky terrain. Rock anchors are also used around piles for load testing, providing sufficient reaction force to conduct pile load tests effectively. The study conducted multiple pile load tests across India using rock anchors, achieving reaction loads of up to 4050 T. These tests were performed on various rock formations, including basalt, charnokite, Completely Weathered Rock, and Weathered Metagraywacke Rock, Moderately Weathered Rock among others. This study investigates the behavior of rock anchor design according to IS 10270:1982 and their installation under varying static load testing, with an emphasis on performance across different rock conditions.
