Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

tieback

Polish translation:

element kotwiący (kotwa gruntowa, gwoźdź gruntowy, pręt gruntowy)

Added to glossary by Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
Jul 13, 2015 04:41
8 yrs ago
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English term

tieback

English to Polish Tech/Engineering Engineering (general)
A tieback is a horizontal wire or rod, or a helical anchor used to reinforce retaining walls for stability. With one end of the tieback secured to the wall, the other end is anchored to a stable structure, such as a concrete deadman which has been driven into the ground or anchored into earth with sufficient resistance.
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Jul 27, 2015 10:33: Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Created KOG entry

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element kotwiący (kotwa gruntowa, gwoźdź gruntowy, pręt gruntowy)

Proposition. Here are some pictures I believe refer to tiebacks.

https://sites.google.com/site/geotech33/gwozdzie-gruntowe/de...
https://sites.google.com/site/geotech33/kotwy-gruntowe/defin...

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Helical Tieback Anchors are used to reinforce and anchor retaining or basement walls damaged by lateral loads from earth and water pressure. Since the 1950-s, the Chance Company has been manufacturing multi-helix screw anchors. These anchors have established a consistent record of performance through extensive use in the tieback, electric-utility and petroleum industries.
http://solidearthtech.com/helical-pier-installers/helical-an...

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deadman
Definition
A heavy anchor, such as a concrete block or a log, usually buried underground and used for securing the end of a tie or guy. This deviceis frequently used with sheeting and retaining walls.
http://www.dictionaryofconstruction.com/definition/deadman.h...
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kotwa gruntowa

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