Abstract: As an effective measures for balancing the buoyancy of the underground structures, the uplift anchors are widely used in the design and construction of basements for large building structures. However, no design and construction specifications available for the uplift anchors. This paper discusses the design and construction of uplifting anchors in cohesive soils from a case history. The capacity of the uplift anchor was full scale tested on site and the method of determining the ultimate uplift capacity was also suggested.

Key words: Uplifting Anchors, Pressure Grouting, Basement, Cohesive Soils