What is an anchored foundation?
Anchored foundations are perfect for sites that require mounting directly to concrete, need shallow embedment and/or when heavy machinery is not permitted on site.
The X Anchor is our patented foundation solution that makes it possible to install large and small scale ground mounted solar PV systems with the use of only hand tools. Due to incredibly shallow embedment, the X Anchor can also be used on made-up ground such as former landfill sites - whilst retaining all cohesive resistivity required for successful installation and PV plant lifespan.
Direct Fix is an anchor bolt solution that is installed into concrete blocks. These solutions are often used in areas when deep embedment is not permitted, the concrete foundation already exists, or in areas prone to flooding.
X Anchor
Name:
X Anchor (Patent Number: GB2607092)
Applicable with:
Twin post system
Suitable for:
Sites that require shallow embedment and/or no heavy machinery
Installation:
Steel rods driven with hand tools
Material:
Hot rolled steel (S355JR) hot dipped galvanised to ISO 1461.
S350 galvanised steel (ZM310).
Corrosion protection to be determined from site location and ground investigations
Dimensions:
Rod length determined by geotechnical and wind load test results
Design codes:
Designed in accordance with
BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 +A1:2010. BS EN 1090 &
BS EN 1991 Parts 1, 3 & 7 (Eurocodes)
Direct Fix
Name:
Direct Fix
Applicable with:
Twin post systems
Suitable for:
Non-cracked concrete foundations ranging between C20/25 &CS0/60
Installation:
Torque controlled expansion bolts fitted into concrete with hand tools
Material:
Adjustable upright: S450 grade steel. Coatings: ZM800
Bolts: High tensile steel hot dipped galvanised to EN 1461
Corrosion protection to be determined from site location
Dimensions:
M12 x 145mm torque controlled expansion bolts
Design codes:
Designed in accordance with BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 +A1:2010. BS EN 1090 & BS EN 1991 Parts 1, 3 & 7 (Eurocodes)
