b. Far reference markings (length B, view A of Figure 2-19), place an expanding bar on the
collar of the anchor and expand the anchor. Hold the expanding bar on the collar of the expanded
anchor, and place a reference mark on the anchor rod at a point near the top of the rod. Place a reference
mark on the expanding bar at the point that is in line with the reference mark on the anchor rod.
Remove the expanding bar and close the anchor.
c. Position the anchor in the anchor hole and align the rod with the line of the guy. Drive the
expanding bar against the collar of the anchor until the anchor is fully expanded. The anchor is fully
expanded when the reference mark on the expanding bar is in line with the reference mark on the anchor
rod. Remove the expanding bar, backfill and tamp the anchor hole.
6.
Installation of plate anchors.
a. Determine the ground location of the proposed guy; measure the required distance (S) along
the lead of the proposed guy (Figure 2-20).
Figure 2-20. Locating the plate anchor hole.
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