Evaluation of Standard Right-of-Way Fence Post Anchors Versus Drive Anchors.

摘要

In hard to access areas like wetlands, steep roadway cuts, and wooded terrain commonly associated with locations that need right-of-way fencing, alternative simple system footings are sometimes used. Recent roadside field installations have demonstrated a potential for satisfactory performance of the simple systems. The main objective of this research is to compare the viability of these simple systems to concentrate foundations. Field testing was conducted to evaluate the deflection performance of the posts installed in 'concrete' versus 'drive anchors'. A static load was applied to each post system at two feet above grade. Also, an FEM analysis was conducted to simulate actual site testing conditions.