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SOIL SCREW™ Retention Wall System

Simple Procedure

The CHANCE® SOIL SCREW™ Retention Wall System reinforces the earth to construct gravity walls.

In this "soil nail" application, a Chance screw anchor acts in a bearing mode compared to grouted anchor, which relies on friction. This gives the SOIL SCREW Retention Wall System economic advantages. Bearing plates are spaced along the entire length of SOIL SCREW anchors. They are ready for immediate loading as soon as installed.

Backhoes and skid-steer loaders can quickly rotate SOIL SCREW anchors into place. Anchor size and grid spacing are designed to local soil conditions and load requirements. A reinforced-shotcrete veneer often is applied to the wall face.

Compatible with other materials and practices.

  • Cost effective for soil nail wall designs CHANCE® SOIL SCREW™ Retention Wall System
  • Fast installation and immediate loading
  • Predictable capacity
  • Limited access areas
  • Pre-engineered system
  • Less equipment than grouted nails
  • Labor-saving, keeps crew small
SOIL SCREW™ Retention Wall System
SOIL SCREW™

Predictable results - Capacity is proportional to installation torque

Helical bearing plates are spaced along the entire length of screw anchors. These true-spiral helices install with ease and minimal soil disturbance. Monitoring torque during installation accurately indicates expected holding capacity.

SOIL SCREW™Technical support and pre-engineered system for design flexibility and standards compliance.

The SOIL SCREW™ Retention Wall System is based on more than 80 years of earth-anchor research and development by ISO-certified manufacturer A. B. Chance Company, which also markets to electric utilities, telecommunications and pipeline industries worldwide.

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performance ratings for installing torque and bearing capacity

Rated for 5,500 ft.-lb. maximum installation torque and *70,000 lb. minimum ultimate tension strength, SS5 anchors have solid steel 11/2"-square shafts with 8"-diameter helices and are hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A 153 after fabrication.

SOIL SCREW™To assist geotechnical, structural civil engineers and related consultants and contractors in applying the SOIL SCREW Retention Wall System, Chance provides a complete design package comprising:

Sample specifications, available on request:
  • Soil Nail Design Manual for soil nailing with screw anchors.
  • Product data for owner-designed walls.
  • Performance data for design-build requirements.
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Termination Adapters

Both are hot-dip galvanized steel and fit 11/2"-square-shaft SS5 anchors.
Threaded Adapter C110-0026
1 inch Threadbar Adapter C114-0009
 
1 inch Threadbar Adapter C114-0009
Threaded Adapter C110-0026


The crew came, did their job quickly & efficiently, Becky explained everything, answered all our questions. We were very impressed with thier abilities, friendliness & professionalism.
Deloris Morrison