Applications of Pretensioned Anchor Rods in Industrial Facilities

Base plate and anchor rod connections are key structural components. A great majority of anchor rods are designed, placed and installed without pretensioning, usually because the structures are considered to be statically loaded. Applications of pretensioned anchor rods are less common and generally limited to certain industrial facilities. This paper provides a brief overview of the current state of the practice regarding pretensioned anchor rods and reviews selected recent pretensioned anchor rod applications in power industry facilities.