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Description: This document is based on current design and construction practices carried out in different countries throughout the world, and on a critical review of the literature relevant to the subject. Ground anchors are classified and this is followed by a summary of ultimate load calculation methods. Anchor design considerations include load loss and creep, repeated loading, corrosion protection and details of the tendon. In construction considerations, sections are devoted to site investigation, drilling, grouting, construction limitations, replacement anchors and site safety. Requirements for anchor stressing, testing and evaluation draw on the reported experiences of others as well as codes of practice and other non-mandatory publications. A section is devoted to the design of anchored structures, particular attention being focused on limitation in methods of analysis, construction know-how and performance evaluation. Seven checklists are appended to aid the designer and/or constructor to obtain all relevant data necessary for an efficient anchoring scheme while appendices detail methods of anchor testing and creep determination. A subject bibliography is also appended.