Determination of Minimum Embedment Depth for Polyester Resin Capsule Anchors Securing Bridge-Mounted Signs

摘要

The purposes of the study were to determine the minimum embedment depths required for commercially available 3/4-inch-diameter polyester resin capsule anchor systems to withstand direct tensile design loads of 6300 and 3150 pounds with acceptable short-term creep over a 100-hour time period. Short-term creep behavior was determined for thirty-six 3/4-inch-diameter resin capsule anchors and is presented and discussed. Four series of tests were conducted.