be described with the theory dealt with, in this document. These forces and moments
are a function of the anchor geometry.
The holding capacity of the anchor is described as well as a function of the depth and
the geometry.
To predict the trajectory of the anchor during the penetration, one has to find a
relationship between the different forces and moments on the anchor and the trajectory
of the anchor. The anchor trajectory will stop when the different forces are in equilibrium,
or when the pull force will be too high for that particular anchor, at a certain depth. In the
last case, the pull force necessary to penetrate deeper in the soil, is higher then the
maximum holding capacity of that particular anchor at a certain depth. At that point the
maximum holding capacity is reached (see figure).
When pulling further, the anchor will be pulled out and looses his function.
