WO2015059579A2 - Poteau d'ancrage - Google Patents

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WO2015059579A2
WO2015059579A2 PCT/IB2014/002976 IB2014002976W WO2015059579A2 WO 2015059579 A2 WO2015059579 A2 WO 2015059579A2 IB 2014002976 W IB2014002976 W IB 2014002976W WO 2015059579 A2 WO2015059579 A2 WO 2015059579A2
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Ewan R. SMITH
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2207—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used
    • E04H12/2215—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used driven into the ground
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/60—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
    • E01F9/658—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing
    • E01F9/673—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing for holding sign posts or the like
    • E01F9/685—Subsoil means, e.g. foundations
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D5/00—Bulkheads, piles, or other structural elements specially adapted to foundation engineering
    • E02D5/74—Means for anchoring structural elements or bulkheads
    • E02D5/80—Ground anchors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2284—Means for adjusting the orientation of the post or pole

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  • a more robust, efficient, and practical device, method and system is needed for installing anchor posts into the ground and for providing enhanced stability and support to a load post.
  • Described herein are technologies that in some embodiments offer a completely integrated and/or modular system by which appropriate personnel can efficiently install an anchor, a post, or a combined anchor post into the ground and provide support and stability to a load post for various applications, including construction and industrial applications.
  • Screw piles including telescopic screw piles.
  • a screw pile is formed from at least a first and a second length of tubing arranged in a telescopic relationship.
  • the first length comprises a "screwpile" which carries on its lower region helical flights to enable ground penetration by rotation of the screwpile.
  • the second length of tubing is substantially above ground to support the mast or cable supports and is engageable with the first length of tubing.
  • the screwpile is then secured using an Angel PileTM such as that marketed by Screwfast Foundations Limited.
  • the screw pile/ Angel PileTM system can only be secured and stabilized with an additional step after a standard screwpile has been driven into the ground.
  • ground anchors with internal sockets for supporting replaceable guide posts have been developed.
  • existing systems with internal sockets require that the guide post be inserted into a socket of the ground anchor, thereby limiting the types of guide posts that can be used, and also limiting the types of applications the system can be used for.
  • obstructions encountered during installation of the anchor post into the ground will cause the anchor post to be inserted into the ground at an improper angle, or an angle that is less than desirable.
  • the anchor post will be installed into an embankment or other inclination.
  • a load post that is connected to an anchor post through insertion of the load post into a socket of the anchor post will be erected at an improper angle.
  • the internal socket of existing anchor posts will prevent any re-alignment of the load post.
  • a unitary an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element.
  • an anchor, drive post, and/or a combined anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and configured to resist movement of the anchor; and (c) at least one alignment element attached to an anchor that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • anchor post is an anchor post system comprised two modular components: (a) an anchor; and (b) a drive post.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or a combined anchor post system comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, wherein the anchor and/or drive post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive -rate of at least about 5 millimeters per second when about 3 kN up to about 40 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor post.
  • a method of installing an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system into the ground comprising driving into the ground an anchor, a post, or a combined anchor post system, wherein the anchor and/or post comprises a shaft, at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, and at least one alignment element attached to the anchor.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, drive post, and/or anchor post, wherein the anchor, drive post, and/or anchor post is at least about 50 millimeters in length measured from head tip to tail tip.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element, wherein the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, or any portion thereof including for example the tail or tip, is manufactured out of a versatile material, such as for example steel, more specifically galvanized or cast steel.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post comprising: (a) the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises a shaft that is configured to receive a drive rod; and (b) at least one stabilizing element is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is configured for installation into the ground with a bottom-driver.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system provided that the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is configured to resist or prevent movement, whereby the one or more stabilizing element described herein is attached, for example longitudinally, to the shaft of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head to the top (i.e., the closest portion) of the stabilizing element.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system whereby the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist or prevent movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post, whereby the one or more stabilizing element described herein is attached, for example longitudinally, to the shaft between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail to the bottom (i.e., the closest portion) of the stabilizing element.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or anchor post system whereby the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises a shaft and at least two stabilizing elements wherein at least one stabilizing element is located near the head of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system and at least one different stabilizing element is located near the tail of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, wherein the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is configured to provide improved stability or support to a load post when installed into the ground.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system that comprises a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is of requisite shape and exposed surface area to resist or prevent movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system that comprises: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to ensure the load post and the anchor post form between about a 175 degree angle and about a 180 degree angle relative to each other.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and a anchor post system that comprises: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or an anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to ensure the load post and the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system form between about a 160 degree angle and about a 180 degree angle relative to each other.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist or prevent movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one alignment element, whereby the alignment element is configured to compensate for imprecision during the installation of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system or the alignment element is configured to compensate for a ground surface that is not perpendicular with the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting the load post into the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or an anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; wherein the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system does not contain an internal socket for insertion of a load post.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) an alignment element that is configured to attach to a load post, wherein the load post is optionally connected to a lateral support.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft having a head and a tail end wherein the head or the tail end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element of a geometric prism shape is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the head end of the shaft and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect to the convex or concave alignment element of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is connected to a load post that comprises steel.
  • the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, wherein the geometric prism shape is selected from the group a triangular prism, a rectangular prism, a trapezoidal prism, a concave polygonal prism or other three-dimensional geometric shape with sufficient surface area.
  • the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises at least three stabilizing elements attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises at least four stabilizing elements. In some embodiments, the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises at least six stabilizing elements. In yet a further embodiment, the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system comprises at least eight stabilizing elements attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system provided that the at least one stabilizing element that is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is a triangular prism with sufficient surface area.
  • the at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, or the anchor post system is a pentagonal prism with sufficient surface area.
  • the at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is a trapezoidal prism with sufficient surface area.
  • the at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the anchor post, and/or the anchor post system is a concave polygonal prism with sufficient surface area.
  • At least three stabilizing elements attached to a shaft between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post, or is attached to the shaft between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system provides that each of the at least four stabilizing elements is attached to a shaft between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system or is attached to the shaft between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft having a head and a tail end wherein the head or the tail end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element of a triangular prism shape is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system with the most acute angled end at or near the head of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system and the longest side of the stabilizing element along the length of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the head end of the shaft and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect to
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft having a head and a tail end wherein the head or the tail end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element of a trapezoidal prism shape is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system and is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system with the broadest cross-section near the head of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system and narrowest cross-section closest to the tail of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the head end of the shaft and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect to the conve
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft having a head and a tail end wherein the head or the tail end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element of a trapezoidal prism shape is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system with the broadest cross-section nearest the tail of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system and narrowest cross-section closest to the head of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the head end of the shaft and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect to the conve
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft having a head and a tail end wherein the head or the tail end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element of a concave polygonal prism shape is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system with the broadest cross-section near the tail of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system and narrowest cross-section closest to the head of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; and (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the head end of the shaft and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system comprising: (a) a shaft having a head and a tail end wherein the head or the tail end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element of a triangular prism shape is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or an anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system with the most acute angled end at or nearest the head of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system and the longest side of the stabilizing element along the length of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; (c) at least one stabilizing element of a trapezoidal prism shape is attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post and is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, wherein the stabilizing element
  • the anchor post is a multi-piece maintenance anchor post system comprising an anchor and a post, such as a drive post as one example.
  • the anchor post is configured to be inserted into a slope.
  • At least one stabilizing element is formed into an about 1 millimeter to about 20 millimeter thick plate comprised of cast steel. In some embodiments, the at least one stabilizing element is formed into an about 2 millimeter to about 15 millimeter thick plate comprised of cast steel. In another embodiment, the at least one stabilizing element is formed into an about 3 millimeter to about 10 millimeter thick plate comprised of cast steel.
  • the at least one stabilizing element further comprises a fin plate and a toe plate.
  • the at least one stabilizing element is a fin plate.
  • the at least one stabilizing element is a toe plate.
  • the fin plate is 8 millimeters thick.
  • the toe plate is 8 millimeters thick.
  • the toe plate is 4 millimeters thick.
  • the toe plate comprises cast steel.
  • the fin plate is longer in length than the toe plate. In other embodiments, the fin plate is shorter in length than the toe plate. In yet a further
  • the fin plate is equal in length to the toe plate.
  • the stabilizing element in another aspect of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system, provided herein is a stabilizing element that has a height of about 100 millimeters to about 800 millimeters. In some embodiments, the stabilizing element has a height about 120 millimeters to about 700 millimeters. In some embodiments, the stabilizing element has a height about 200 millimeters to about 700 millimeters. In some embodiments, the stabilizing element has a height about 200 millimeters. In another embodiment, the stabilizing element has a height about 495 millimeters. In yet another embodiment, the stabilizing element has a height about 510 millimeters. In a further embodiment, the stabilizing element has a height about 650 millimeters.
  • the stabilizing element has a side length about 10 millimeters to about 100 millimeters. In some aspects, the stabilizing element has a side length about 20 millimeters to about 80 millimeters.
  • the drive post, and/or the anchor post system provides an alignment element of the anchor post that further comprises a central hole, aperture, passageway, chamber, cavity, body, or opening.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system that provides a head or tail end that comprises cast steel.
  • the head or tail end comprises forged, galvanized, and/or stainless steel.
  • the head end comprises cast steel.
  • the head and tail end comprise cast steel.
  • anchor, drive post, and/or anchor post system provides a tail end that comprises a cross configuration.
  • an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system that comprises: (a) a shaft having a head and a tail end wherein the head or the tail end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system; (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the first (head) end of the shaft and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect to the convex or concave alignment element of the anchor post; and (d) the shaft comprises a cast steel tip, wherein the cast steel tip is optionally fabricated with the anchor post or independently manufactured separate of the anchor post.
  • the cast steel tip is independent or non-unitary in fabrication with the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system. In other embodiments, the cast steel tip is of unitary construction with the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system. In some embodiments, the cast steel tip comprises at least one stabilizing element. In another embodiment, the cast steel tip comprises at least three stabilizing elements. In a further embodiment, the cast steel tip comprises at least four stabilizing elements. In yet a further embodiment, the cast steel tip further comprises a cross configuration.
  • the cast steel tip is attached to a tail end.
  • the tail end comprises a cross configuration.
  • an alignment element of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is convex.
  • the alignment element of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system that is concave.
  • the alignment element of the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is an adjustable joint.
  • the alignment element has a diameter at least about 190 millimeters. In another embodiment, the alignment element has a diameter at least about 250 millimeters. In another embodiment, the alignment element has a diameter at least about 260 millimeters.
  • the adjustable joint is a
  • shaft is configured to receive a drive rod. In some aspects the shaft is configured to receive a drive post.
  • the anchor, the drive post, and/or the anchor post system is configured for installation into the ground with a hand-held bottom-driver device.
  • the shaft is at least about 50 millimeters in diameter.
  • an anchor post-load post foundation system comprising: (a) a drive post that comprises a hollow shaft forming a cavity, the shaft having a head and a tail end, provided that the head end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to an anchor; (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element attached to the head end of the shaft or the anchor; and (d) a load post having a concave or convex alignment element that is adjustably attachable to the anchor or the drive post.
  • the system provides that at least one alignment element further comprises a central aperture, passageway, opening, or hole.
  • the system is configured for installation into the ground at a drive-rate of at least about 20 millimeters per second.
  • the system provides that the anchor and/or drive post is configured for installation into the ground at a drive-rate of at least about 25 millimeters post per second.
  • the system provides that the ground material comprises chalk, gravel, limestone, sand, silt, clay, marl, ballast, soil, fractured sandstone, peat, ash, alluvium, glacial till, miscellaneous fill, or other suitable displaceable ground material, or a combination thereof.
  • a method of installing an anchor, a drive post, and/or an anchor post system into the ground comprising the steps of: (1) providing an anchor and/or post having: (a) a hollow shaft, the shaft having a head and a tail end provided that the head or tail end comprises cast steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and/or post configured to resist movement of the anchor and/or post; and (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element attached to the head end of the shaft that is configured to connect to a load post, the load post comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to connect to the anchor and/or post; (2) providing a drive element to apply the anchor and/or post into the ground; and (3) driving the anchor and/or post into the ground.
  • the method provides an alignment element of the anchor and/or drive post that further comprises a central aperture, hole, passageway, or opening.
  • the method provides a hand-held device that is used to drive the anchor and/or post into the ground.
  • an anchor and/or post comprises a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and/or post, wherein the anchor and/or post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive -rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second when about 3 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor and/or post.
  • the anchor and/or post is configured for installation into the ground at a drive-rate of at least about 20 millimeters of anchor and/or post per second.
  • the anchor and/or post is configured for installation into the ground at a drive-rate of at least about 25 millimeters of anchor and/or post per second.
  • the anchor and/or post is configured for installation in to displaceable ground material that is chalk, gravel, limestone, sands, silts, clays, marl, ballast, soils, fractured sandstone, peat, ash, alluvium, glacial till, miscellaneous fill, or other suitable displaceable ground material, or a combination thereof.
  • a method of installing an anchor and/or post into the ground comprising driving into the ground an anchor and/or post, wherein the anchor and/or post comprises a shaft, at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and/or post configured to resist movement of the anchor and/or post, and at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post.
  • a hand-held device is used to drive the anchor and/or post into the ground.
  • an anchor and/or post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and/or post, wherein the anchor and/or post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive-rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor and/or post per second when about 1 kN of vertical load to about 40 kN of vertical load is applied to the head of the anchor and/or post.
  • about 2 kN of vertical load to about 39 kN of vertical load is applied to the head of the anchor and/or post.
  • about 3 kN of vertical load is applied to the head of the anchor and/or post.
  • about 15.2 kN of vertical load force is applied to the head of the anchor and/or post.
  • about 31.2 kN of vertical load force is applied to the head of the anchor and/or post.
  • about 38 kN of vertical load force is applied to the head of the anchor and/or post.
  • an anchor and/or post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and/or post, wherein the anchor and/or post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive -rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor and/or post per second when about 1 kN to about 30 kN of horizontal load force is applied to the anchor and/or post. In some aspects, about 2 kN to about 29 kN of horizontal load force is applied to the anchor and/or post. In another aspect, about 28 kN of horizontal load force is applied to the anchor and/or post.
  • an anchor and/or post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and/or post, wherein the anchor and/or post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive -rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor and/or post per second when about 1 kN to about 40 kN of pull-out load force is applied to the head of the anchor and/or post.
  • about 2 kN to about 39 kN of pull-out load force is applied to the anchor and/or post.
  • about 15.6 kN of pull-out load force is applied to the anchor and/or post.
  • about 39 kN of pull-out load force is applied to the anchor and/or post.
  • an anchor and/or post comprising: (a) a shaft having a head end and a tail end wherein the head end or the tail end comprises steel; (b) at least one stabilizing element of a triangular prism shape that is attached and is configured to resist movement of the anchor and/or post, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor and/or post with the most acute angled end at or near the head of the anchor and/or post and the longest side of the stabilizing element along the length of the anchor and/or post; (c) at least one stabilizing element of a concave polygonal prism shape is attached to the anchor and/or post configured to resist movement of the anchor and/or post, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor and/or post with the broadest cross- section near the tail of the anchor and/or post and narrowest cross-section closest to the head of the anchor and/or post; (d) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the first (head)
  • the post is a drive post.
  • a multi-piece maintenance anchor-post system comprising: (a) a drive post; the drive post having a shaft having a head end and a tail end wherein the head end and/or the tail end comprises steel, provided that the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod; (b) an anchor that comprises at least one stabilizing element that is attached to the anchor and configured to resist movement of the anchor when a post is inserted through the anchor, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor with the broadest cross-section near the head or tail of the anchor post and narrowest cross-section is closest to the opposite end of the anchor post; and (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to a head end of the anchor and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect to the convex or concave alignment element of the anchor.
  • a multi-piece maintenance anchor post system comprising: (a) a drive post having a shaft having an open head end and a closed tail end wherein the head end and/or the tail end comprises steel, provided that the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod; (b) an anchor that comprises at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and configured to resist movement of the anchor when a drive post is inserted through the anchor, and (c) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to a head end of the anchor and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect to the convex or concave alignment element of the anchor post.
  • a multi-piece maintenance anchor post system comprising: (a) a drive post having a shaft having an open head end and a closed tail end wherein the head end and/or the tail end comprises steel, provided that the shaft is configured to receive the drive post; and (b) an anchor that comprises at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor with the broadest cross-section nearest the head or tail of the anchor and narrowest cross-section closest to the opposite end of the anchor, provided that the anchor comprises an open head end and an open tail end.
  • a multi-piece maintenance anchor post-load post foundation system comprising: (a) a drive post that comprises a hollow shaft having a head end and a tail end, provided that the head end and/or tail end comprises steel; (b) an anchor that comprises at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor and at least one convex or concave alignment element attached to the head end of the anchor; and (c) a load post having a concave or convex alignment element that is adjustably attachable to the anchor.
  • the system provides that at least one alignment element further comprises a central aperture, passageway, or opening.
  • the system provides that the anchor and drive post are each configured for installation into a ground material at a drive -rate of at least about 20 millimeters of per second.
  • the system provides that the ground material comprises chalk, gravel, limestone, sand, silt, clay, marl, ballast, soil, fractured sandstone, peat, ash, alluvium, glacial till, miscellaneous fill, or other suitable displaceable ground material, or a combination thereof.
  • the system provides that at least one stabilizing element is of a trapezoidal prism shape.
  • an anchor comprising: (a) a shaft having an open head end and an open tail end wherein the head end and/or the tail end comprises steel; (b) a notched head end; (c) at least one stabilizing element is attached to the anchor configured to resist movement of the anchor, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor with the most acute angled end at or near the head end of the anchor optionally with the longest side of the stabilizing element along the length of the anchor; and (d) at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the first (head) end of the shaft and that is configured to connect to a load post, provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element that is configured to adjustably connect to the convex or concave alignment element of the anchor, further provided that the shaft is configured to receive a drive post.
  • a drive post comprising: (a) a hollow shaft having a open head end and a closed tail end wherein the head end or the tail end comprises steel; (b) a cast steel tip; and (c) a notched head end, provided that the drive post is configured to pass substantially through the opening of an anchor configured to receive said drive post.
  • the cast steel tip is independent of the post.
  • the cast steel tip comprises at least one stabilizing element.
  • the cast steel tip comprises at least three stabilizing elements.
  • the cast steel tip comprises at least four stabilizing elements.
  • the cast steel tip further comprises a cross configuration.
  • the cast steel tip is attached to the tail end.
  • the tail end comprises a cross configuration.
  • the cast steel tip is optionally fabricated in a unitary piece with the drive post, or independently manufactured and is a separate unit from the drive post.
  • a notched head end of the post is configured to fit within the aperture of an alignment element and upon or over the notched head end of the anchor.
  • Figure 1 A is illustrative of a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of a cast steel tip (114) as described herein, depicting a cast steel tip (114) independent of an anchor post.
  • Figure IB is illustrative of a perspective view of another non-limiting embodiment of a cast steel tip as described herein, depicting the cross configuration (111) of the cast steel tip.
  • Figure 2 is illustrative of the top view of a cast steel tip (114).
  • Figure 3 A is an illustrative top view of a non-limiting embodiment of an anchor post depicting a central aperture and a convex alignment element (113) and 3 fins wherein the diameter of the alignment element (113) is about 160 millimeters.
  • Figure 3B is an illustrative cross sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of an anchor post (110) with alignment element (113) and stabilizing fin elements (112) as described herein; wherein the cast steel tip (114) is welded to the anchor post with a drainage hole shown.
  • Figure 3 C is an illustrative top view of a non-limiting embodiment of an anchor post depicting a central aperture and a convex alignment element and 3 stabilizing fin elements wherein the alignment element (113) has 3 slots for attaching a load post.
  • Figure 3D is an illustrative cross sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of an anchor post (110) with alignment element (113) and stabilizing fin elements (112) as described herein; wherein the cast steel tip (114) is welded to the anchor post.
  • Figure 4A is an illustrative top view of a non-limiting embodiment of an anchor post depicting a convex alignment element attached to a anchor post that is about 180 millimeters in diameter.
  • Figure 4B is an illustrative cross sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of a anchor post (110) with alignment element (113), head fins (115), toe fins (117) with a cast steel tip as described herein; wherein the cast steel tip (116) is welded to the anchor post.
  • Figure 4C is an illustrative top view of a non-limiting embodiment of an anchor post depicting a convex alignment element wherein the alignment element (113) has 3 slots for attaching a load post.
  • Figure 4D is an illustrative cross sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of a anchor post (110) of about 1200 millimeters in length with alignment element (113) of ⁇ 190 millimeters by 8 millimeters thickness and elongated head fins (115) as described herein; wherein the cast steel tip (116) depicting a polygonal prism toe fin (117).
  • Figure 5 A is illustrative of a top view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of a alignment element (113) for an anchor post with a diameter about 190 millimeters as described herein.
  • Figure 5B is illustrative of a cross sectional view of one or more embodiments of a anchor post of about 1500 millimeters in length with alignment element (1 13), elongated head fin (115) and elongated toe plate (117) as described herein.
  • Figure 5C is illustrative of a top view of one or more non- limiting embodiments of a alignment element (113) for a anchor post with three slots for attachment to a load post with a diameter of about 190 millimeters as described herein.
  • Figure 5D is illustrative of a cross sectional view of one or more embodiments of a anchor post with alignment element (113), elongated head fin (115) and elongated polygonal prism toe plate (117) as described herein.
  • Figure 6 A is a top view of one or more non-limiting embodiment of a post (118) of a particular post that is configured to be inserted into the ground for use in connection with installing the systems and devices described herein, including for example installation of a multi-piece maintenance post system.
  • Figure 6B is a cross sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of a post of about 1000 millimeters in length as described herein for insertion into an anchor (not shown) in a multi-piece maintenance post system as described herein.
  • Figure 6C is a cross sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of a post (with a drainage hole as described herein) for insertion into an anchor (not shown) in connection with a multi-piece maintenance post system as described herein.
  • Figure 6D is a top sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of a 190 millimeter diameter alignment element (113) as described herein for a multi -piece maintenance post system with central hole of ⁇ 50 and 3 radiating slots.
  • Figure 6E is a cross sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of a multi-piece maintenance anchor post system as described herein with ⁇ 60.3 by 4 millimeter tube; three (3) 8 millimeter thick stabilizing fin elements (112) per post (two posts visible with the third fin pointing into the plane of the sheet); 50 millimeter distance from the top of the alignment element (113) to the top of fin (112); and 60 millimeter welds at the top and bottom fins.
  • Figure 6F is a bottom view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of a multi -piece maintenance anchor post as described herein in Figure 6E depicting three (3) stabilizing fin elements (112) and alignment element (113) with a ⁇ 60.3 central hole.
  • Figure 6G is a top sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of an alignment element (113) as described herein for a multi -piece maintenance post wherein the alignment element is a 190 millimeter diameter x 100 millimeter thick hemispherical domed plate with 3 No. 14 x 90 curved slots and ⁇ 50 central hole.
  • the alignment element is a 190 millimeter diameter x 100 millimeter thick hemispherical domed plate with 3 No. 14 x 90 curved slots and ⁇ 50 central hole.
  • Figure 6H is a cross sectional view of one or more non-limiting embodiments of a multi-piece maintenance anchor post as described herein depicting three (3) 8 millimeter thick stabilizing fin elements (112) per post (two posts visible with the third fin pointing into the plane of the sheet); 20 millimeter height of the fins as measured from the post to the angled portion at the top of the fin; 20 millimeter height of the fins as measured from the post to the angled portion at the bottom of the fin; 60 millimeter welds at the top and bottom fins; 75 millimeter distance from the top of the fin to the point on the side of the fin; 300 millimeter in length fin; and 100 millimeter distance in height as measured from the post to the point on the side of the fin.
  • 119 shows that the anchor is truncated at the joinder of the stabilizing element with the shaft of the anchor (not shown is the hollow tail end of the anchor that is configured for passage of the post through the anchor).
  • Figure 61 is a bottom view of one or more non- limiting embodiments of a multi- piece maintenance anchor post as described herein in Figure 6H depicting three (3) fins and ⁇ 60.3 central hole.
  • Figure 7A is illustrative of a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of an anchor (7B) with inverted stabilizing fin elements as described herein whereby the multi- piece anchor post system, including for example a multi-piece maintenance post with anchor post, is formed when the post is inserted into and through the anchor (7 A) using a drive rod (not shown).
  • the multi- piece anchor post system including for example a multi-piece maintenance post with anchor post
  • Figure 7B is illustrative of a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of a post (118) for insertion into the ground as described herein.
  • Figure 8A is illustrative of a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of an anchor post as described herein; wherein the anchor post is a multi -piece maintenance post (119) with a post (118) configured for insertion into and within an aperture of the anchor.
  • the anchor post is a multi -piece maintenance post (119) with a post (118) configured for insertion into and within an aperture of the anchor.
  • Figure 8B is illustrative of a perspective view of another non-limiting embodiment of an anchor post as described herein; wherein the anchor post is a multi -piece maintenance post with the post (118) portion fitting within (119) an aperture of the alignment element (113) of the anchor portion and further showing the head fins (112) of the anchor (119) are inverted (in that the portion of the stabilizing fin(l 12) with the greatest width is located near the tail of the anchor).
  • Figure 9 is illustrative of a perspective view of a non-limiting embodiment of a anchor post (122) with inverted and elongated head fins (115) as described herein protruding from the anchor (110).
  • Figure 10A is an illustrative top view of a non-limiting embodiment of a convex alignment element (123 or 124) with a diameter of about 260 millimeters with 9 slots for attachment to a load post (140) not shown.
  • Figure 10B is an illustrative top view of a non-limiting embodiment of a convex alignment element (123 or 124) with a diameter of about 260 millimeters with 3 slots for attachment to a load post (140) not shown.
  • Figure IOC is illustrative of a cross sectional view of one or more embodiments of an anchor post with an enlarged alignment element (124) of about 8 millimeters in thickness as described herein wherein the anchor post (110) is about 1200 millimeters in length.
  • Figure 10D is an illustrative top view of a non-limiting embodiment of a convex alignment element (123 or 124) with a diameter of about 250 millimeter with 3 slots for attachment to a load post (140) not shown.
  • Figure 10E is illustrative of a cross sectional view of another non-limiting embodiment of an anchor post with an enlarged alignment element (124) of about 12 millimeters in height as described herein where the anchor post is about 1500 millimeters in length.
  • Figure 11A is illustrative of a depiction of the vertical load testing for 1500 millimeters anchor post.
  • Figure 1 IB is illustrative of a depiction of the horizontal load testing for 1500 millimeters anchor post.
  • Figure 11C is illustrative of a depiction of the pullout load testing for 1500 millimeters anchor post.
  • Figure 12 is illustrative of a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of an anchor post as described herein; wherein the anchor post is a multi -piece maintenance anchor post with a post proximate to an aperture or opening of the alignment element (113) of the anchor.
  • Figure 13 is illustrative of a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of a multi-piece maintenance anchor post-load post foundation system attached with nuts and bolts as shown.
  • the subject matter disclosed herein relates to an anchor post and enhancements to an anchor post for improved clearance and stability, such as that used for anchoring objects to the ground or other suitable surface.
  • systems that comprise components that can be assembled into a functional ground anchoring system that includes an anchor comprising one or more stabilizing element(s) that in certain applications is driven or applied into the ground, a post that is inserted through the anchor into the ground, a drive rod that is utilized to insert the post through the anchor and into the ground, and a load post that is configured to attach to an alignment element substantially above ground.
  • a feature of certain embodiments of the anchor posts described herein is the resistance of the anchor and/or post to movement when the anchor and/or post is installed into the ground.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element.
  • the alignment element is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise a shaft to which is fixed or attached at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) wherein the anchor post is configured to resist rotational movement.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise at least one stabilizing element providing a resistance to lateral movement.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising one or more stabilizing element attached to the anchor post, whereby the anchor posts are resistant to rotation about its own axis (or an axis parallel to the axis of the anchor post).
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising one or more stabilizing element are resistant to rotation about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein are resistant to movement, whereby the resistance is to movement about an axis parallel to the anchor post or to an axis perpendicular to the anchor post, or a combination thereof.
  • one or more stabilizing element is configured to provide resistance to lateral loads in the sub-soil strata close the ground surface.
  • the anchor post described herein comprising one or more stabilizing element is configured to resist movement whereby the resistance is to the overturning of the anchor post.
  • the anchor post described herein comprising one or more stabilizing element is resistant to any detectable movement.
  • a drive- rate is calculated using the following formula:
  • the amount of time (in seconds) is calculated from measuring the time from the moment the requisite level of force (e.g. 3 kN) is applied to the head of the anchor post (e.g. with a percussion bottom-driver) to the moment the head of the anchor post reaches the surface level of the ground, without any interruption.
  • the requisite level of force e.g. 3 kN
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the head of the anchor post is configured for installation into displaceable ground material at a drive -rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second when about 3 kN up to about 40 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured for installation into displaceable ground material when about 3 kN up to about 40 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor post at a drive -rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 6 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 7 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 8 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 9 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 10 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 11 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 12 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 13 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 14 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 15 millimeters of anchor post per second
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the head of the anchor post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material to surface level at a drive -rate of between at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second and at least about 50 millimeters of anchor post per second, or any numeral rate within the recited range as described herein, when about 3 kN up to about 40 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor post, wherein the displaceable ground material is chalk, gravel, limestone, sands, silts, clays, marl, ballast, soils, fractured sandstone, peat, ash, alluvium, glacial till, miscellaneous fill, or other displaceable ground material, or a combination thereof.
  • the displaceable ground material is chalk, gravel, limestone, sands, silts, clays
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is at least about 50 millimeters in length, measured from head tip to tail tip.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the length of the anchor post is within the range of about 50 millimeters in length to about 2500 millimeters in length.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post, when measured from head tip to tail tip, is within the range of about 75 millimeters in length to about 2475 millimeters in length, about 100 millimeters in length to about 2450 millimeters in length, about 150 millimeters in length to about 2425 millimeters in length, about 250 millimeters in length to about 2400 millimeters in length, about 300 millimeters in length to about 2375 millimeters in length, about 350 millimeters in length to about 2325 millimeters in length, about 400 millimeters in length to about 2300 millimeters in length, about 450 millimeters in length to about 2475 millimeters in length, about 500 millimeters in length to about 2450 millimeters in length, about 550 millimeters in length to about 2400 millimeters in length, about 600 millimeters in length to about 2375 mill
  • the length of the anchor post will depend on its intended use.
  • the anchor post is installed into an embankment or into soft ground material.
  • a longer anchor post generally, but not limited to, an anchor post of a length of at least about 1200 millimeters to about 2500 millimeters, or any numerical millimeter integer within the recited range, is desirable.
  • the anchor post is installed into a hard ground material, or area with a limited amount of displaceable material in the ground sediment.
  • a shorter anchor post generally, but not limited to, an anchor post of a length of about 50 millimeters to about 1200 millimeters is desirable.
  • Figure 4B depicts an anchor post (110) that is about 1200 millimeters in length.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and at least one stabilizing element, wherein the anchor post is manufactured out of versatile material.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise a shaft and at least one stabilizing element, wherein the anchor post is manufactured out of a versatile material and the versatile material is steel, for example, recycled steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, cast iron, graphite iron, glass reinforced fiber, extruded resin plastics, pulltruded plastic, molded plastic, or other suitable material(s), or a combination thereof.
  • Another feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is the efficient installation of the anchor post (110) into the ground using a drive rod (118) that is inserted into a shaft of the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft that is configured to receive a drive rod or post (118); and (b) at least one stabilizing element (112) (including, but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post (110) configured to resist movement of the anchor post.
  • the anchor post is configured to receive a drive rod or post (118) wherein the anchor post is configured for installation into the ground with a bottom-driver.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is at least 5 millimeters in diameter.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is between about 5 millimeters in diameter and about 500 millimeters in diameter.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is about 5 millimeters in diameter, about 6 millimeters diameter, about 7 millimeters in diameter, about 8 millimeters in diameter, about 9 millimeters in diameter, about 10 millimeters in diameter, about 11 millimeters in diameter, about 12 millimeters in diameter, about 13 millimeters in diameter, about 14 millimeters in diameter, about 15 millimeters in diameter, about 16 millimeters in diameter, about 17 millimeters in diameter, about 18 millimeters in diameter, about 19 millimeters in diameter, about 20 millimeters in diameter, about 21 millimeters in diameter, about 22 millimeters in diameter, about 23 millimeters in diameter, about 24 millimeters in diameter, about 25 millimeters in diameter, about 26 millimeters in diameter, about
  • the shaft of the anchor posts described herein further comprises a crimped end (111) at or near the tail of the anchor post.
  • the shaft of the anchor post does not comprise a crimped end.
  • the shaft of the anchor post does not comprise a crimped end but a straight end or an end of a different configuration suitable for the embodiments of the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising a crimped end (111) provide improved balance of the anchor post during insertion into the ground.
  • the crimped end (111) also ensures that the anchor post remains perpendicular to the ground during installation of the anchor post into the ground.
  • the crimped end (111) forms a cross-configuration.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising a cross-configuration are configured to provide control and direction during installation into the ground, thereby ensuring the anchor post enters the ground and is implanted into the ground in a desired manner, e.g. a perpendicular manner.
  • the shaft of the anchor posts described herein further comprises a cast steel tip (114) at or near the tail of the anchor post.
  • the shaft of the anchor post does not comprise a cast steel tip.
  • the shaft of the anchor post does not comprise a cast steel tip but a straight end or an end of a different configuration suitable for the embodiments of the anchor post.
  • the cast steel tip (114) is manufactured as part of the shaft of the anchor post. In other embodiments, the cast steel tip (114) is manufactured independently of the anchor post. In some embodiments, the cast steel tip (114) is attached to the anchor post by welding. In other embodiments, the cast steel tip is attached to the anchor post via methods known in the art.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising a cast steel tip provide improved balance of the anchor post during insertion into the ground.
  • the cast steel tip also ensures that the anchor post remains perpendicular to the ground during installation of the anchor post into the ground.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising a cast steel tip (114) further provide for better and more direct driving of the anchor post as energy is delivered directly to the tip with the hydraulic hammer and drive steel.
  • the cast steel tip (114) forms a cross-configuration (111).
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising a cross-configuration are configured to provide control and direction during installation into the ground, thereby ensuring the anchor post enters the ground and is implanted into the ground in a desired manner, e.g. a perpendicular manner.
  • Figure 1A depicts a cast steel tip (114) which is shaped at a tail end and pinched to form a cross configuration, as further depicted in Figures IB and 2.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft, e.g. about 40 to about 45 millimeters in diameter, is configured to receive a drive rod or post, wherein the drive rod or post is at least 5 millimeters in diameter.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod that is between about 5 millimeters in diameter and about 500 millimeters in diameter.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod that is about 5 millimeters in diameter, about 6 millimeters diameter, about 7 millimeters in diameter, about 8 millimeters in diameter, about 9 millimeters in diameter, about 10 millimeters in diameter, about 11 millimeters in diameter, about 12 millimeters in diameter, about 13 millimeters in diameter, about 14 millimeters in diameter, about 15 millimeters in diameter, about 16 millimeters in diameter, about 17 millimeters in diameter, about 18 millimeters in diameter, about 19 millimeters in diameter, about 20 millimeters in diameter, about 21 millimeters in diameter, about 22 millimeters in diameter, about 23 millimeters in diameter, about 24 millimeters in diameter, about 25 millimeters in diameter, about 26 millimeters in diameter, about 27 millimeters in diameter, about 28 millimeters in diameter, about 29 millimeters in diameter, about 30 millimeters
  • the anchor post as described herein comprises a multi-piece maintenance anchor post (119).
  • a system comprising: (a) a post; (b) an anchor that contains at least one open end that is configured to allow for passage of the post through the center region of the anchor; and optionally (c) a load post that is configured to attach to the anchor, including for example an alignment element of the anchor; and further optionally comprising (d) a drive rod for insertion of the post through the anchor and into the ground.
  • an post such as a drive post
  • the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod or post (118) to facilitate bottom-driving with a bottom driver.
  • the post is percussion-driven through an opening or aperture of the anchor and into the ground, thereby providing for installation in situations where obstacles (such as cables) interfere with the installation.
  • the bottom driver is an anti-vibrational hammer.
  • the anchor post system is a multi-piece maintenance anchor post (119) comprising a post (118), and the post comprises a shaft having a head and a tail end wherein the head and/or the tail end comprises steel, provided that the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod; at least one stabilizing element (112) of a trapezoidal prism shape is attached to an anchor that isconfigured to resist movement of the anchor (and the post once the post is inserted through the anchor and into the ground), wherein the stabilizing element (112) of the anchor piece is attached to the anchor with the narrowest cross-section of the stabilizing element nearest the end of the anchor that has the alignment element (113) attached (or head end) and the broadest portion of the stabilizing element closest to the opposite end (or tail end) of the anchor; and at least one convex or concave alignment element (113) that is attached to the head end of the anchor and that is configured to connect to a load post (140), provided that the load post
  • the anchor post is a multi -piece maintenance anchor post further comprising a drive rod.
  • the drive rod is inserted into a post, whereby the post (118) comprises a shaft having an open head and a closed tail end wherein the head and/or the tail end comprises steel, provided that the shaft is configured to receive the drive rod; at least one stabilizing element of a trapezoidal prism shape is attached to an anchor and that is configured to resist movement of the anchor, wherein the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor post with the broadest cross-section nearest the tail or head of the anchor post and narrowest cross- section closest to the head or tail of the anchor post; and at least one convex or concave alignment element that is attached to the head or tail end of a shaft of an anchor, whereby the alignment elementis configured to connect to a load post (140), provided that the load post also comprises a concave or convex alignment element (113) that is configured to adjustably connect to the conve
  • the post is a drive post (118).
  • the anchor post is a multi- piece maintenance anchor post- load post foundation system comprising an anchor (119) that further comprises a drive post (118) inserted within a central region of the anchor, the drive post contains a hollow shaft having a head and a tail end, provided that the head end comprises steel, in some embodiments, galvanized steel.
  • At least one stabilizing element is attached to the anchor post; at least one convex or concave alignment element (113) attached to the head end of the shaft of the anchor.
  • a load post (140) having a concave or convex alignment element (113) is adjustably attachable to the anchor post.
  • the attachment comprises bolts (141), washers (142) and washers (143), and nuts (144).
  • the attachment is made of a versatile material.
  • the system provides that at least one alignment element attached to an anchor further comprises a central aperture creating an opening that is continuous through the shaft of the anchor, and the anchor has an open tail end. For example, when a shaft of a post is inserted into the ground through the central aperture of the anchor, one or more notch extending outward and substantially perpendicular to the shaft contacts the anchor upon full insertion into the ground.
  • the system provides that the anchor, post, or anchor post combination is configured for installation into the ground at a drive-rate of at least about 20 millimeters of anchor post per second.
  • the system provides that the anchor, post, or anchor post combination is configured for installation into the ground at a drive-rate of at least about 25 millimeters of anchor post per second.
  • the system provides that the ground material comprises chalk, gravel, limestone, sand, silt, clay, marl, ballast, soil, fractured sandstone, peat, ash, alluvium, glacial till, miscellaneous fill, or other suitable displaceable ground material, or a combination thereof.
  • Figures 6, 7, 8 and 12 depict a multi-piece maintenance anchor (119) and post, or more specifically drive post (118) which in certain embodiments is shaped at a tail end and pinched or "crimped" to form a cross configuration (111), as further depicted in Figures IB and 2.
  • the stabilizing fin elements (112) are inverted in comparison to the stabilizing elements depicted in Figure 6E.
  • the inverted stabilizing element provides for further stability to the anchor post.
  • An example of an inverted stabilizing fin element configuration is shown in Figure 12.
  • the multi-piece maintenance post comprises an alignment element (113) as further depicted in Figure 12.
  • the alignment element (113) has a thickness at least about 12 millimeters. In some embodiments, the alignment element (113) is welded to the anchor post. In some embodiments, the alignment element (113) is attached at least about 12 millimeters above the end of the stabilizing element closest to the head of the anchor post. In some embodiments, the distance between the alignment element (113) and stabilizing element (119) is determined by the intended purpose for the anchor. As depicted in Figure 12, the size and shape of the stabilizing fin element (112) is as described herein.
  • a multi-piece maintenance anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor, wherein the anchor is at least about 15 millimeters in length, measured from head tip to tail tip of the anchor.
  • a multi-piece stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • the maintenance anchor comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor, wherein the length of the multi-piece maintenance anchor is within the range of about 15 millimeters in length to about 2500 millimeters in length (including each millimeter integer unit in between).
  • stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • an multi-piece maintenance anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the multi-piece maintenance anchor post, wherein the multi-piece maintenance anchor post, when measured from head tip to tail tip of the combined anchor and inserted post system, is within the range of about 15 millimeters in length to about 2475 millimeters in length (including each integer millimeter unit in between), about 100 millimeters in length to about 2450 millimeters in length, about 150 millimeters in length to about 2425 millimeters in length, about 250 millimeters in length to about 2400 millimeters in length, about 300 millimeters in length to about 2375 millimeters in length, about 350 millimeters in length to about 2325 millimeters in length, about 400 millimeters in length to about 2300 millimeters in length, about 450 millimeters in length to about 2475 millimeters in length, about 500 millimeters in length to about 2450 millimeters in length, about
  • the multi -piece anchor piece is cut-off just below the end of the stabilizing element (1 12).
  • the length of the multi-piece maintenance anchor piece (119) will depend on its intended use.
  • the multi -piece maintenance anchor and inserted post (118) is installed into an embankment or into soft ground material.
  • a longer multi-piece maintenance anchor post generally, but not limited to, an multi-piece maintenance anchor post combined system of a length of at least about 1200 millimeters to about 2500 millimeters, or any numerical millimeter integer within the recited range, is desirable.
  • the multi-piece maintenance anchor post combined system is installed into a hard ground material, or area with a limited amount of displaceable material in the ground sediment.
  • a shorter multi-piece maintenance anchor post combined system is generally, but not limited to, a multi-piece maintenance anchor post of a length of about 50 millimeters to about 1200 millimeters is desirable.
  • the post (118), including as one example a drive post for insertion through the central region of an anchor, is at least 1200 millimeters.
  • drive post (118) is at least about 50 millimeters in length, measured from head tip to tail tip.
  • a drive post (118) wherein the length of the drive post (118) is within the range of about 50 millimeters in length to about 2500 millimeters in length.
  • a drive post (118) wherein the length of the drive post (118) is within the range of about 75 millimeters in length to about 2475 millimeters in length, about 100 millimeters in length to about 2450 millimeters in length, about 150 millimeters in length to about 2425 millimeters in length, about 250 millimeters in length to about 2400 millimeters in length, about 300 millimeters in length to about 2375 millimeters in length, about 350 millimeters in length to about 2325 millimeters in length, about 400 millimeters in length to about 2300 millimeters in length, about 450 millimeters in length to about 2475 millimeters in length, about 500 millimeters in length to about 2450 millimeters in length, about 550 millimeters in length to about 2400 millimeters in length, about 600 millimeters in length to about 2375 millimeters in length, about 650 millimeters in length to about 2350 mill
  • the length of the drive post (118) will depend on its intended use.
  • the anchor post system is installed into an embankment or into soft ground material.
  • a longer drive post generally, but not limited to, a drive post of a length of at least about 1200 millimeters to about 2500 millimeters, or any numerical millimeter integer within the recited range, is desirable.
  • the anchor post is installed into a hard ground material, or area with a limited amount of displaceable material in the ground sediment.
  • a shorter drive post generally, but not limited to, an drive post of a length of about 50 millimeters to about 1200 millimeters is desirable.
  • Figure 7B depicts a drive post (118) that is about 1200 millimeters in length.
  • the multi-piece maintenance anchor (119) comprises a shaft and the shaft is of suitable diameter, e.g. about 40 to about 45 millimeters in diameter, and is configured to receive a drive rod (118), wherein the drive rod is at least 5 millimeters in diameter.
  • the multi -piece maintenance anchor (119) comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive post (118) that is between about 5 millimeters in diameter and about 500 millimeters in diameter.
  • the multi-piece maintenance anchor (119) comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive post (118) that is about 5 millimeters in diameter, about 6 millimeters diameter, about 7 millimeters in diameter, about 8 millimeters in diameter, about 9 millimeters in diameter, about 10 millimeters in diameter, about 11 millimeters in diameter, about 12 millimeters in diameter, about 13 millimeters in diameter, about 14 millimeters in diameter, about 15 millimeters in diameter, about 16 millimeters in diameter, about 17 millimeters in diameter, about 18 millimeters in diameter, about 19 millimeters in diameter, about 20 millimeters in diameter, about 21 millimeters in diameter, about 22 millimeters in diameter, about 23 millimeters in diameter, about 24 millimeters in diameter, about 25 millimeters in diameter, about 26 millimeters in diameter, about 27 millimeters in diameter, about 28 millimeters in diameter, about 29 millimeters in diameter
  • the multi-piece maintenance anchor post (119) comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod (118), wherein the shaft is at least 4 millimeters in diameter.
  • the multi-piece maintenance anchor post (119) comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod (118) that is between about 4 millimeters in diameter and about 500 millimeters in diameter.
  • the multi-piece maintenance anchor post (119) comprises a shaft and the shaft is about 5 millimeters in diameter, about 6 millimeters diameter, about 7 millimeters in diameter, about 8 millimeters in diameter, about 9 millimeters in diameter, about 10 millimeters in diameter, about 11 millimeters in diameter, about 12 millimeters in diameter, about 13 millimeters in diameter, about 14 millimeters in diameter, about 15 millimeters in diameter, about 16 millimeters in diameter, about 17 millimeters in diameter, about 18 millimeters in diameter, about 19 millimeters in diameter, about 20 millimeters in diameter, about 21 millimeters in diameter, about 22 millimeters in diameter, about 23 millimeters in diameter, about 24 millimeters in diameter, about 25 millimeters in diameter, about 26 millimeters in diameter, about 27 millimeters in diameter, about 28 millimeters in diameter, about 29 millimeters in diameter, about 30 millimeters in diameter
  • the alignment element is a 190 millimeters in diameter plate with at least about three (3x) radiating slots. In some embodiments, the alignment element is at least about 12 millimeters in thickness. In some embodiments, the multi -piece
  • the maintenance anchor is an at least about 76.1 millimeters in diameter by at least about 4 millimeter in thickness tube.
  • the drive post (118) comprises an aperture of at least about 40 millimeters in diameter. In some embodiments, the drive post (118) is about 60.3 millimeters in diameter.
  • the drive post (118) comprises a lip or notch. In some embodiments, the notch or lip is at least about 12 millimeters in thickness. In some embodiments, the notch or lip is at least about 85 millimeters in diameter.
  • the multi-piece maintenance anchor comprises an aperture of at least about 90 millimeters in diameter. In some embodiments, the multi-piece maintenance anchor comprises a lip or notch. In some embodiments of the multi- piece maintenance anchor, the lip or notch is at least about 12 millimeters in thickness. In some embodiments of the multi-piece maintenance anchor, the lip or notch is at least about 105 millimeters in diameter.
  • anchor posts, and anchor post systems described herein are the resistance to, or prevention of, movement of the anchor and/or post when installed into the ground.
  • anchor posts utilizing one or more stabilizing element ((112), (115) or (117)) provide greater stability to withstand external forces acting upon the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • an anchor post (110) configured with at least one stabilizing element (112) provides greater stability to withstand vortex created by automotive vehicles traveling at high speeds, e.g. a train, when anchor posts are used in applications adjacent to automotive vehicles, e.g. rail side purposes.
  • an anchor post (110) configured with at least one stabilizing element (115) provides stability in extreme weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet, tornados, hurricanes, fire, and the like.
  • an anchor post configured with at least two stabilizing elements provides greater stability when compared to an anchor post configured with zero stabilizing elements or one stabilizing element.
  • an anchor post utilizing three stabilizing elements provides greater stability when compared to an anchor post utilizing zero stabilizing elements, one stabilizing element or two stabilizing elements.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilizing element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist or prevent movement of the anchor post.
  • one or more stabilizing element is attached to the shaft of the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain at least two stabilizing elements.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain at least three stabilizing elements. In further embodiments, the anchor posts described herein contain at least four stabilizing elements. In still further embodiments, the anchor posts described herein contain at least five stabilizing elements. In further or additional embodiments, the anchor posts described herein contain at least six stabilizing elements. In further or additional embodiments, the anchor posts described herein contain more than six stabilizing elements. In further or additional embodiments, the anchor posts described herein contain at least seven stabilizing elements. In further or additional embodiments, the anchor posts described herein contain at least eight stabilizing elements.
  • the stabilizing element has a height about 100 millimeters to about 800 millimeters. In some embodiments, the stabilizing element has a height about 120 millimeters to about 700 millimeters. In some embodiments, the stabilizing element has a height about 200 millimeters to about 700 millimeters. In other embodiments, the stabilizing element has a height about 200 millimeters. In certain embodiments, the stabilizing element has a height about 495 millimeters. In another embodiment, the stabilizing element has a height about 510 millimeters. In yet another embodiment, the stabilizing element has a height about 650 millimeters.
  • the stabilizing element has a side length about 10 millimeters to about 100 millimeters. In another embodiment, the stabilizing element has a side length about 20 millimeters to about 80 millimeters.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (112) or (115) (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) wherein the stabilizing element is located longitudinally along the shaft in relation to the head of the anchor post to improve the stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • one or more stabilizing element located near the head of the anchor post will improve stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • the one or more stabilizing element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached, for example longitudinally, to the shaft of the anchor post between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post to the top (or closest portion) of the stabilizing element.
  • any portion of the stabilizing element is between the recited lengths, but the entire portion of the stabilizing element need not be.
  • the one or more stabilizing element is attached between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, and it is understood that any portion of the one or more stabilizing element is located between 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post and the entire length of the stabilizing element may be located between 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head but it need not be.
  • the stabilizing element (115) as described herein is about 100 millimeters from the head of the anchor post.
  • the one or more stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 2 millimeters and about 499 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 3 millimeters and about 498 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 4 millimeters and about 497 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 5 millimeters and about 496 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 6 millimeters and about 495 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 7 millimeters and about 494 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 8 millimeters and about 493 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 9 millimeters and about 492 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 10 millimeters and
  • FIG. 4B and Figure 10B depicted in Figures 4B and Figure 10B is an anchor post of about 1200 millimeters comprising four stabilizing elements (only three for each anchor post is depicted; the third is coming out of the plane of the paper).
  • Each stabilizing element (115) is formed into an about a 2 millimeter to about 8 millimeter thick plate comprised of cast steel.
  • Figures 4D and 10D further depict a "toe" plate (117) that is about 4 millimeters thick and is composed of cast steel.
  • the toe plate (117) is about 200 millimeters in length. In Figure 4B or Figure 4D, the toe plate (117) forms a crimped end.
  • an alignment plate (113) of about 190 millimeters in diameter and about 8 millimeters in thickness with about 3 curved slots of about 14 x 90 millimeters.
  • an enlarged alignment plate (123) of about 260 millimeters in diameter and about 8 millimeters in thickness with about 9 slots of about 14 x 50 millimeters.
  • an enlarged alignment plate (124) of about 250 millimeters in diameter and about 8 millimeters in thickness with about 3 slots of about 14 x 50 millimeters.
  • the alignment plate is a hemispherical domed plate that is of convex shape.
  • the alignment element (113) is configured to attach to a load post (140).
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (117) (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) wherein the stabilizing element (1 17) is located longitudinally along the shaft in relation to the tail of the anchor post to improve the stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • the stabilizing element (1 17) is located longitudinally along the shaft in relation to the tail of the anchor post to improve the stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • one or more stabilizing element located near the tail of the anchor post will improve stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • the one or more stabilizing element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached, for example longitudinally, to the shaft of the anchor post between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post to the bottom (or closest portion) of the stabilizing element.
  • any portion of the stabilizing element is between the recited lengths, but the entire portion of the stabilizing element need not be.
  • the one or more stabilizing element is attached between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, and it is understood that any portion of the one or more stabilizing element is located between 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post and the entire length of the stabilizing element may be located between 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail but it need not be.
  • the one or more stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 2 millimeters and about 499 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 3 millimeters and about 498 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 4 millimeters and about 497 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 5 millimeters and about 496 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 6 millimeters and about 495 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 7 millimeters and about 494 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 8 millimeters and about 493 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 9 millimeters and about 492 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 10 millimeters and
  • the cast steel tip (116) comprises stabilizing elements (117).
  • the cast steel tip As depicted in Figure 4B is one illustrative non-limiting embodiment of the cast steel tip comprising stabilizing element (117).
  • the cast steel tip comprising stabilizing element (1 17), as depicted in Figure 5B.
  • the cast steel tip as described herein is welded to the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least two stabilizing elements (including, but not limited to, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) wherein at least one stabilizing element (115) (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) is located near the head of the anchor post and at least one different stabilizing element (117) (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) is located near the tail of the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured for improved stability when installed into the ground.
  • stabilizing elements including, but not limited to, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • two or more stabilizing elements where at least one stabilizing element is located near the head of the anchor post and at least one stabilizing element is located near the tail of the anchor post will provide an improved stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • two or more stabilizing elements where at least two stabilizing elements are located near the head of the anchor post and at least two stabilizing elements are located near the tail of the anchor post will provide an improved stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • two or more stabilizing elements, where at least three stabilizing elements are located near the head of the anchor post and at least three stabilizing elements are located near the tail of the anchor post will provide an improved stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • two or more stabilizing elements where at least four stabilizing elements are located near the head of the anchor post and at least four stabilizing elements are located near the tail of the anchor post will provide an improved stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • any portion of the stabilizing element is between the recited lengths, but the entire portion of the stabilizing element need not be.
  • a stabilizing element located between about 2 millimeters and 499 millimeters means that any portion of the stabilizing element is located between that range, but the entire stabilizing element need not be.
  • At least one stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 2 millimeters and about 499 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post and at least one stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 2 millimeters and about 499 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, at least one stabilizing element is attached between about 3 millimeters and about 498 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post and at least one stabilizing element is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 3 millimeters and about 498 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, at least one stabilizing element is attached between about 4 millimeters and about 497 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post and at least one stabilizing
  • At least one stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) is attached to the shaft of the anchor post at a distance measured from the head, and at least one different stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) is attached to the shaft of the anchor post at a distance measured from the tail, wherein the distance is between about 12 millimeters and about 489 millimeters measured, between about 13 millimeters and about 488 millimeters, between about 14 millimeters and about 487 millimeters, between about 15 millimeters and about 486 millimeters, between about 16 millimeters and about 485 millimeters, between about 20 millimeters and about 450 millimeters, between about 25 millimeters and about 430 millimeters, between about 30 millimeters and about 420 millimeters, between about 35 millimeters and about 410 mi i
  • an anchor post (110) comprising a "toe" fin arrangement located near the tail of the anchor post.
  • three stabilizing elements e.g. "fin” elements (117) are welded to the surface of the tube closer to the "tail” than the "head” of the anchor post.
  • the anchor post comprises one or more stabilizing elements, e.g. "fin” element (115), near the head of the anchor post.
  • one or more stabilizing element is attached near the "tail", e.g., a “toe” stabilizing plate (117), of a shape to resist movement of the anchor post when inserted into the ground of the anchor post in the same manner as for the "head".
  • a stabilizing element attached near the "tail" of the anchor post e.g. a “toe” stabilizing plate (1 17)
  • the one or more stabilizing element located near the "tail” (117) of the anchor post is larger than the one or more stabilizing element located near the "head” (115) of the anchor post.
  • the one or more stabilizing element located near the "head” of the anchor post is about the same size as the one or more stabilizing element located near the "tail” of the anchor post.
  • the one or more stabilizing element located near the "head” of the anchor post is smaller in size than the one or more stabilizing element located near the "tail” of the anchor post.
  • the dimensions and position of the stabilizing plates, including stabilizing elements attached near the "tail” of the anchor post and stabilizing elements attached near the "head” of the anchor post will vary depending on the ground conditions— i.e. the substrate of the displaceable material located within the ground.
  • the "head” fins are at least 50 millimeters from the first end, or the "head” end of the anchor post which opposes the "tail” end.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post that is of requisite shape and exposed surface area to resist movement of the anchor post.
  • an anchor post with at least one stabilizing element shaped to resist extraction improves the stability of the anchor post.
  • the at least one stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) is a geometric shape of a prism, for example a trapezoidal prism.
  • the at least one stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) is in the form a rectangular prism, a triangular prism, a trapezoidal prism, a concave polygonal prism, a cube, a pyramid, a hemisphere, or other three- dimensional geometric shape with sufficient surface area.
  • the at least one stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) is in the form of a three dimensional "fin" shape.
  • the at least one stabilizing element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) is a barb.
  • the stabilizing element is in the form of a rectangular prism.
  • the stabilizing element is in the form of a triangular prism.
  • the stabilizing element is in the form of a trapezoidal prism.
  • the stabilizing element is in the form of a concave polygonal prism.
  • the surface area of the at least one stabilizing element is at least about 2,000 mm 2 .
  • the surface area of the at least one stabilizing element is at least about 3,000 mm 2 , is at least about 4,000 mm 2 , is at least about 5,000 mm 2 , is at least about 6,000 mm 2 , at least about 7,000 mm 2 , at least about 8,000 mm 2 , at least about 9,000 mm 2 , at least about 10,000 mm 2 , at least about 11,000 mm 2 , at least about 12,000 mm 2 , at least about 13,000 mm 2 , at least about 14,000 mm 2 , at least about 15,000 mm 2 , at least about 16,000 mm 2 , at least about 17,000 mm 2 , at least about 18,000 mm 2 , at least about 9,000 mm 2 , at least about 10,000 mm 2 , at least about 11,000 mm 2 , at least about 12,000 mm 2 , at least about 13,000 mm 2 , at least about 14,000 mm
  • the anchor posts described herein further comprise one or more stabilizing element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) whereby the one or more stabilizing element is about 1 millimeter thick, about 2 millimeters thick, about 3 millimeters thick, about 4 millimeters thick, about 5 millimeters thick, about 6 millimeters thick, about 7 millimeters thick, about 8 millimeters thick, about 9 millimeters thick, about 10 millimeters thick, about 11 millimeters thick, about 12 millimeters thick, about 13 millimeters thick, about 14 millimeters thick, about 15 millimeters thick, about 16 millimeters thick, about 17
  • millimeters thick about 18 millimeters thick, about 19 millimeters thick, or about 20 millimeters thick.
  • each stabilizing plate (112) is welded to the surface of the tube at a longitudinal distance of about 100 millimeters from a first end, which forms the "head" of the anchor post (110).
  • Each stabilizing plate (112) is generally of a three-dimensional trapezoidal
  • each stabilizing plate (112) and the position of each stabilizing plate (112) will vary depending on the ground conditions, i.e. the substrate into which the anchor post is fixed, as described herein.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post wherein the one or more spatially located stabilizing element is configured to resist movement of the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilizing element including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and at least two stabilizing elements, wherein the closest degree of separation of any stabilizing element in relation to a different stabilizing element about the circumference of the shaft is about 5 degrees, about 10 degrees, about 15 degrees, 20 degrees, about 25 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 35 degrees, about 40 degrees, about 45 degrees, about 50 degrees, about 55 degrees, about 60 degrees, about 65 degrees, about 70 degrees, about 75 degrees, about 80 degrees, about 85 degrees, about 90 degrees, about 95 degrees, about 100 degrees, about 105 degrees, about 110 degrees, about 115 degrees, about 120 degrees, about 125 degrees, about 130 degrees, about 135 degrees, about 140 degrees, about 145 degrees, about 150 degrees, about 155 degrees, about 160 degrees, about 165 degrees, about 170 degrees, about 175 degrees, or about 180 degrees around the circumference of the shaft.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and two stabilizing elements, wherein the two stabilizing elements are separated by about 180 degrees around the circumference of the shaft.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise only one stabilizing element.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and at least three stabilizing elements, wherein the closest degree of separation of any two of the at least three stabilizing elements about the shaft is about 5 degrees, about 10 degrees, about 15 degrees, 20 degrees, about 25 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 35 degrees, about 40 degrees, about 45 degrees, about 50 degrees, about 55 degrees, about 60 degrees, about 65 degrees, about 70 degrees, about 75 degrees, about 80 degrees, about 85 degrees, about 90 degrees, about 95 degrees, about 100 degrees, about 105 degrees, about 110 degrees, about 115 degrees, about 120 degrees, about 125 degrees, about 130 degrees, about 135 degrees, about 140 degrees, about 145 degrees, about 150 degrees, about 155 degrees, about 160 degrees, about 165 degrees, about 170 degrees, about 175 degrees, or about
  • a stabilizing element e.g. a "fin" element, is welded around the circumference of a tubular shaft and each stabilizing element is separated from the adjacent fin by about 120 degrees.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post wherein the one or more directionally located stabilizing element is configured to resist movement of the anchor post.
  • the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor post with the most acute angled end at or near the tail of the anchor post and the longest side of the stabilizing element is attached longitudinally along of the anchor post.
  • the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor post with the most acute angled end at or near the head of the anchor post and the longest side of the stabilizing element along the length of the anchor post.
  • the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor post with the broadest cross-section near the head of the anchor post and narrowest cross-section closest to the tail of the anchor post. In a further embodiment, the stabilizing element is attached to the anchor post with the broadest cross-section near the tail of the anchor post and narrowest cross-section closest to the head of the anchor post.
  • anchor post that is configured to align with a load post, wherein the anchor post provides support to one or more load post.
  • An additional feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is an anchor post that is configured to align with a load post, wherein the anchor post provides support to one or more load post by forming about a 180 degree angle between the load post and the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element or attachment means.
  • the alignment element is configured to ensure the load post and the anchor post form between about a 175 degree angle and about a 180 degree angle with each other. In other embodiments, the alignment element is configured to ensure the load post and the anchor post form between about a 160 degree angle and about a 180 degree angle with each other. The angle measurements are calculated by measuring the angle formed by the shaft of the anchor post and the shaft of the load post using a protractor or similar device.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 175 degree angle with each other, about a 175.1 degree angle with each other, about a 175.2 degree angle with each other, about a 175.2 degree angle with each other, about a 175.3 degree angle with each other, about a 175.4 degree angle with each other, about a 175.5 degree angle with each other, about a 175.6 degree angle with each other, about a 175.7 degree angle with each other, about a 175.8 degree angle with each other, about a 175.9 degree angle with each other, about a 176 degree angle with each other, about a 176.1 degree angle with each other, about a 176.2 degree angle with each other, about a 176.3 degree angle with each other, about a 176.4 degree angle with each other, about a 176.5 degree angle with each other, about a 176.6 degree angle with each other, about a 176.7 degree angle with each other, about a 176.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 160 degree angle with each other, about a 160.1 degree angle with each other, about a 160.2 degree angle with each other, about a 160.3 degree angle with each other, about a 160.4 degree angle with each other, about a 160.5 degree angle with each other, about a 160.6 degree angle with each other, about a 160.7 degree angle with each other, about a 160.8 degree angle with each other, about a 160.9 degree angle with each other, about a 161 degree angle with each other, about a 161.1 degree angle with each other, about a 161.2 degree angle with each other, about a 161.3 degree angle with each other, about a 161.4 degree angle with each other, about a 161.5 degree angle with each other, about a 161.6 degree angle with each other, about a 161.7 degree angle with each other, about a 161.8 degree angle with each other, about a 161.9, about a
  • 165.2 degree angle with each other about a 165.3 degree angle with each other, about a 165.4 degree angle with each other, about a 165.5 degree angle with each other, about a 165.6 degree angle with each other, about a 165.7 degree angle with each other, about a 165.8 degree angle with each other, about a 165.9, about a 166 degree angle with each other, about a 166.1 degree angle with each other, about a 166.2 degree angle with each other, about a
  • 167.2 degree angle with each other about a 167.3 degree angle with each other, about a 167.4 degree angle with each other, about a 167.5 degree angle with each other, about a 167.6 degree angle with each other, about a 167.7 degree angle with each other, about a 167.8 degree angle with each other, about a 167.9, about a 168 degree angle with each other, about a 168.1 degree angle with each other, about a 168.2 degree angle with each other, about a
  • 169.2 degree angle with each other about a 169.3 degree angle with each other, about a 169.4 degree angle with each other, about a 169.5 degree angle with each other, about a 169.6 degree angle with each other, about a 169.7 degree angle with each other, about a 169.8 degree angle with each other, about a 169.9, about a 170 degree angle with each other, about a 170.1 degree angle with each other, about a 170.2 degree angle with each other, about a
  • the alignment plate is a plate, for example a self-alignment plate.
  • a self-alignment plate is configured to receive one end of a load post with little or no human involvement.
  • the self- alignment plate is designed as a female end whereby the load post is a male end, and together the female and male end form a tight connection with each other.
  • an anchor post containing an alignment plate is configured to maintain a load post in a vertical position.
  • the alignment plate as described herein is configured to prevent movement, including rotational movement, lateral movement and overturning of the load post.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment plate whereby the alignment plate is convex.
  • the convex alignment plate is designed to connect to a concave alignment element of a load post. It has been determined that an anchor post with a convex alignment element is advantageous in certain damp or wet environments. For example, in environments prone to precipitation or moisture or potentially prone to precipitation or moisture, a convex plate is utilized to avoid the collection of water at the alignment element connecting the load post and anchor post. In these situations, the convex feature of the alignment element avoids the accumulation of water by facilitating the run-off of the water into, e.g., the surrounding ground material.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment plate whereby the alignment plate is concave.
  • the concave alignment plate is designed to connect to a convex alignment element of an anchor post. It has been determined that an anchor post with a concave alignment element is advantageous in certain conditions. For example, in certain soil conditions, it may be desirable to keep small animals and insects away from infestation of the connection of the load post and anchor post. In these situations, the concave feature of the alignment element of the anchor post protects the alignment of the anchor post and the anchor post.
  • a convex alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a concave alignment plate of a load post.
  • a concave alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a convex alignment plate of the load post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to be "self-aligning.”
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to connect to a load post with a screw cap.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to connect to a load post with a cam.
  • the cam is a locking device that enables connection of an anchor post and load post when the load post is twisted into a locking position.
  • the alignment element for connecting the load post to the anchor post is a clip.
  • the alignment element is a device suitable to connect a load post to an anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one attachment means.
  • the attachment means is convex. In further or additional embodiments, the attachment means is concave.
  • an alignment plate or attachment means is welded to the "head" of the anchor post (110) and comprises an alignment plate which is of thickness of about 1 millimeter to about 100 millimeters, including any integer within the range, for example, 1 millimeter, 2 millimeters, 3 millimeters, 4 millimeters, 5 millimeters, 6 millimeters, 7 millimeters, etc.
  • an alignment plate of a thickness of about 8 millimeters In some embodiments, provided herein is an alignment plate of a thickness of about 12 millimeters.
  • the alignment element is drilled with holes, slots or apertures to receive about a 16 millimeter diameter bolt.
  • the alignment element is attached to the anchor post dependent on its intended use of the anchor post.
  • an alignment element e.g. the alignment plate, is attached to an anchor post by bracketing.
  • the bracketing will ensure the load post will remain vertical and prevents rotational movement.
  • the alignment element has a diameter between about 70 millimeters and about 400 millimeters, between about 71 millimeters and about 399 millimeters, between about 72 millimeters and about 398 millimeters, between about 73 millimeters and about 397 millimeters, between about 74 millimeters and about 396 millimeters, between about 75 millimeters and about 395 millimeters between about 76 millimeters and about 394 millimeters between about 77 millimeters and about 393 millimeters between about 78 millimeters and about 392 millimeters between about 79 millimeters and about 391 millimeters between about 80 millimeters and about 390 millimeters between about 81 millimeters and about 389 millimeters between about 82 millimeters and about 388 millimeters between about 83 millimeters and about 387 millimeters between about 84 millimeters and about 386 mill
  • the alignment element has a diameter at least about 190 millimeters. In further embodiments, the alignment element has a diameter at least about 250 millimeters. In yet a further embodiment, the alignment element has a diameter at least about 260 millimeters. In further embodiments, the enlarged alignment plate provides enhanced overall alignment possibility up to at least as much as about 15 degrees or better. In further embodiments, the enlarged alignment plate provides added stability for larger foundation requirements.
  • one or more aperture is drilled around the alignment plate with about a 10, about a 20, about a 30, about a 40, about a 50, about a 60, about a 70, about a 80, about a 90, about a 100, about a 110, about a 120, about a 130, about a 140, about a 150, about a 160, about a 170, about a 175, or about 180 degree separation between adjacent apertures.
  • each aperture is equidistant from the center of the plate. In some embodiments, each aperture is not equidistant from the center of the plate.
  • the alignment plate contains a central aperture as depicted in Figure 7 as 7a, which in further embodiments is filled with cement once the anchor post is installed into the ground.
  • the central aperture is covered with a patch of bitumen based material.
  • the alignment plate does not contain a central aperture or if it does contain a central aperture, it is not filled with cement once it is installed into ground.
  • the alignment plate (113) is attached to the anchor post and load post, respectively.
  • the anchor post and the load post are configured to be self-aligning.
  • the anchor post (110) and alignment plate (113) comprises a convex plate.
  • the load post alignment element comprises a concave plate.
  • the anchor post is fixed in position below the ground and the load post is mounted above the anchor post.
  • a concave plate is attached to a load post, whereby the concave plate connects to a convex plate, thereby aligning the two alignment plates. The alignment plates are then connected, for example with bolts, thereby ensuring the load post is aligned with the anchor post.
  • Figure 10A and IOC further depicts an alignment plate (124) in the form of a hemispherical domed plate, whereby the
  • hemispherical dome plate contains nine apertures configured for connection to a load post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • Figures 10B and 10E depicts an alignment plate (124) in the form of a hemispherical domed plate, whereby the hemispherical dome plate contains three slots configured for connection to a load post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • an anchor post is configured to connect with a load post whereby the connection is made possible with an alignment element.
  • an anchor post that is configured to connect to a load post whereby the connection is made possible without inserting the load post into the anchor post or without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise an alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • These anchor posts offer significant advantages over the existing anchor posts.
  • the anchor posts provided herein are configured to connect to a load post without inserting any or a substantial portion of the load post into an internal socket, thereby preventing re-alignment problems in the event the anchor post was inserted into the ground at a less than desirable angle, e.g. an angle less than 180 degrees with the desired angle of the load post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting the load post into the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • a "substantial" portion of the load post is from about 0.1 millimeters to about 100 millimeters, including every millimeter integer of anchor post in between, for example, 1 millimeter, 2 millimeters, 3 millimeters, 4 millimeters, 5 millimeters, 6 millimeters, etc.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element is configured to connect to a load post while inserting less than about 100 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 98 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 96 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 94 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 92 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 90 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 88 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 86 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 84 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 82 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 80 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 78 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 76 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 74 millimeters of load post
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post, whereby a substantial portion of the load post is inserted into the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; wherein the anchor post does not contain an internal socket for insertion of a load post.
  • the anchor post described herein does not contain an internal socket for receiving a load post or guide post.
  • the anchor posts described herein do not contain an internal socket containing a retaining means located adjacent to the internal socket for effecting release of a guide post or load post from the internal socket.
  • the anchor posts described herein do not contain an engagable latch projection to effectuate release of a retaining means.
  • An additional feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is an anchor post that is configured to align with a load post, wherein the anchor post provides support to one or more load post by forming about a 180 degree angle with the load post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element, whereby the alignment element is configured to compensate for imprecision during the installation of the anchor post or the alignment element is configured to compensate for a ground surface angle that is not perpendicular with the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • the anchor post is installed into the ground in a less than desirable manner, or is installed in a difficult ground area or surroundings.
  • the anchor post is installed into the ground in a manner where the anchor post is not perpendicular with the ground surface, but a load post that is perpendicular with the surface is desired.
  • the anchor post may be installed into an embankment or other ground surface whereby it is not desirable to have a load post erected that is perpendicular with the surface, but rather it is desirable to erect a load post that forms an angle with the embankment.
  • a convex alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a concave alignment plate of a load post.
  • a concave alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a convex alignment plate of the load post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to be "self-aligning.”
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise an alignment element that contains one or more aperture.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain an alignment element with one aperture, two apertures, three apertures, four apertures, five apertures, six apertures, seven apertures, eight apertures, nine apertures, ten apertures, eleven or more apertures.
  • the apertures are configured for connection to an alignment element anchor post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain an alignment element that contains one or more slot.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise an alignment element that contains one slot, two slots, three slots, four slots, five slots, six slots, seven slots, or eight or more slots.
  • the anchor posts described herein are configured to connect to a load post containing an alignment element with an adjustable hinge or joint.
  • an alignment element comprising an anchor post containing a hemispheric ball-joint.
  • an anchor post comprising an adjustable joint or hinge, whereby the adjustable joint or hinge is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form less than a 180 degree angle.
  • an anchor post comprising an adjustable joint or hinge, whereby the adjustable joint or hinge is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form an angle between about 160 degrees and about 180 degrees. The angle measurements are calculated by measuring the angle formed by the shaft of the anchor post and the shaft of the load post using a protractor or similar device.
  • an anchor post comprising an adjustable joint or hinge, whereby the adjustable joint or hinge is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 160 degree angle with each other, about a 160.1 degree angle with each other, about a 160.2 degree angle with each other, about a 160.3 degree angle with each other, about a 160.4 degree angle with each other, about a 160.5 degree angle with each other, about a 160.6 degree angle with each other, about a 160.7 degree angle with each other, about a 160.8 degree angle with each other, about a 160.9 degree angle with each other, about a 161 degree angle with each other, about a 161.1 degree angle with each other, about a 161.2 degree angle with each other, about a 161.3 degree angle with each other, about a 161.4 degree angle with each other, about a 161.5 degree angle with each other, about a 161.6 degree angle with each other, about a 161.7 degree angle with each other, about a 161.8 degree angle with each other, about a 16
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 166.1 degree angle with each other, about a 166.2 degree angle with each other, about a 166.3 degree angle with each other, about a 166.4 degree angle with each other, about a 166.5 degree angle with each other, about a 166.6 degree angle with each other, about a 166.7 degree angle with each other, about a 166.8 degree angle with each other, about a 166.9 degree angle with each other, about a 167 degree angle with each other, about a 167.1 degree angle with each other, about a 167.2 degree angle with each other, about a 167.3 degree angle with each other, about a 167.4 degree angle with each other
  • 169.6 degree angle with each other about a 169.7 degree angle with each other, about a 169.8 degree angle with each other, about a 169.9 degree angle with each other, about a 170 degree angle with each other, about a 170.1 degree angle with each other, about a 170.2 degree angle with each other, about a 170.3 degree angle with each other, about a 170.4 degree angle with each other, about a 170.5 degree angle with each other, about a 170.6 degree angle with each other, about a 170.7 degree angle with each other, about a 170.8 degree angle with each other, about a 170.9 degree angle with each other, or about a 171 degree angle with each other.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 171.1 degree angle with each other, about a 171.2 degree angle with each other, about a 171.3 degree angle with each other, about a 171.4 degree angle with each other, about a 171.5 degree angle with each other, about a 171.6 degree angle with each other, about a 171.7 degree angle with each other, about a 171.8 degree angle with each other, about a 171.9 degree angle with each other, about a 172 degree angle with each other, about a 172.1 degree angle with each other, about a 172.2 degree angle with each other, about a 172.3 degree angle with each other, about a 172.4 degree angle with each other, about a
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 176.1 degree angle with each other, about a 176.2 degree angle with each other, about a 176.3 degree angle with each other, about a 176.4 degree angle with each other, about a 176.5 degree angle with each other, about a 176.6 degree angle with each other, about a 176.7 degree angle with each other, about a 176.8 degree angle with each other, about a 176.9 degree angle with each other, about a 177 degree angle with each other, about a 177.1 degree angle with each other, about a 177.2 degree angle with each other, about a 177.3 degree angle with each other, about a 177.4 degree angle with each other, about a 177.5 degree angle with each other, about a 177.6 degree angle with each other, about a 177.7 degree angle with each other, about a 177.8 degree angle with each other, about a 177.
  • the adjustable joint or hinge comprises a convex alignment plate.
  • the convex alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a concave alignment plate of a load post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to be a "self-aligning" adjustable joint.
  • the adjustable joint or hinge comprises a concave alignment plate.
  • the concave alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a convex alignment plate of the load post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to form a "self- aligning" adjustable joint.
  • an alignment element comprising an adjustable joint wherein the adjustable joint is a ball joint.
  • the adjustable joint is a hemispheric ball -joint or similar device.
  • load post 140
  • anchor post 140
  • FIG. 140 Another feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is a load post (140) that is configured to connect to an anchor post whereby the anchor post can provide stability and support to the load post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; wherein the anchor post is configured to connect to a load post.
  • at least one stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • the load post is a support device used in railroad construction or support, highway construction or support, residential construction or support, commercial construction or support, recreational construction or support, or any other construction or support application.
  • the load post is, forms, is attached to, or is used to support, a cable post, a gabion support, a barrier, a rockfall barrier, a mooring bollard, a buoy, a seabed matting, a floating dock, a park bench, a covered recreational facility (e.g.
  • a gymnasium, tennis court, basketball court, or a volleyball court a bicycle path sign, a railroad sign, a highway sign, a road sign, railroad fencing, motorway fencing, a railroad fence, a railroad trackside cable, a retaining post, a retaining fence, a road sign, a road fence, playground equipment, a park bench, a handrail, a pipeline anchor, a pedestrian sign, a sheet pile, a trench sheet, a retaining wall, a secant wall, a road embankment, a rail embankment, a sloping ground, a lock wall, a canal wall, a tunnel lining, a gabion basket, a revetment matting, a coastal defense structure, a cliff stabilizer, an overhead gantry, a geotextile support, a scaffold, a guyed structure, a mast, a temporary re-locatable structure, a pipeline, a tree kit, a ski mat, a security chain, a security lock,
  • the load posts (140) provided herein further comprise an alignment element or attachment means for connection to an anchor post as described herein, including all of the specific embodiments of the alignment element and attachment means as provided herein with respect to the alignment element of the anchor post.
  • the load posts described herein contain an alignment element that is configured to connect to a corresponding alignment element of the anchor post.
  • a convex alignment plate of a load post mates or aligns with a concave alignment plate of an anchor post.
  • a concave alignment plate of a load post mates or aligns with a convex alignment plate of the anchor post, e.g. as depicted in Figure 13.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to be "self-aligning.”
  • the load posts described herein comprise an alignment element that contains one or more aperture.
  • the load posts described herein contain an alignment element with one aperture, two apertures, three apertures, four apertures, five apertures, six apertures, seven apertures, eight apertures, nine apertures, ten apertures, eleven or more apertures.
  • the apertures are configured for connection to an alignment element anchor post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • the load posts described herein contain an alignment element that contains one or more slot.
  • the load posts described herein comprise an alignment element that contains one slot, two slots, three slots, four slots, five slots, six slots, seven slots, or eight or more slots.
  • the load posts described herein are configured to connect to an anchor post containing an alignment element with an adjustable hinge or joint.
  • an alignment element comprising a load post containing a hemispheric ball-joint.
  • the anchor post is installed into the ground, whereby the load post is mounted above the ground.
  • the respective alignment plates or attachment means of the anchor post and the load post are utilized to connect the anchor post to the load post, thereby utilizing the anchor post to provide stability and support to the load post.
  • a load post comprising a steel tube and an optional hoop of about 10 degrees, about 20 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 40 degrees, or about 50 degrees that is welded to one end of the load post.
  • the hoop in one non-limiting embodiment is about 60 millimeters, about 70 millimeters, about 80 millimeters, about 90 millimeters, about 100 millimeters, about 110 millimeters, about 120 millimeters, about 130 millimeters, about 140 millimeters, about 150 millimeters or about 160 millimeters in length and about 40 millimeters, about 50 millimeters, about 60 millimeters, about 70 millimeters, about 80 millimeters, about 90 millimeters, about 100 millimeters, about 110 millimeters, or about 120 millimeters wide and about 40 millimeters, about 50 millimeters, about 60 millimeters, about 70 millimeters, about 80 millimeters, about 90 millimeters, about 100 millimeters
  • the load posts described herein are comprised of steel, for example, recycled steel, stainless steel, cast iron, graphite iron, glass reinforced fiber, extruded resin plastics, pulltruded plastic, molded plastic, or other suitable material(s), or a combination thereof.
  • a load post of length of about 1250 millimeters comprises an alignment plate.
  • the alignment plate of a load post whereby the plate is a hemispherical domed plate and contains about nine apertures that are configured for connection to an anchor post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • additional hardware e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • an alignment element with nine apertures, whereby each aperture is located 40 degrees from the next in a circumferential manner around the alignment plate.
  • the alignment element of a load post whereby the element is a hemispherical domed plate and contains three curved slots that are configured for connection to an anchor post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • additional hardware e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • an alignment element has three slots.
  • An additional feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is a load post that is configured to connect with one or more lateral support.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilizing element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) an alignment element that is configured to attach to a load post, wherein the load post is optionally connected to a lateral support.
  • at least one stabilizing element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more stabilizing elements
  • the one or more lateral support is a rail optionally comprising an angle bracket.
  • a lateral support that is configured to attach to a load post, whereby the lateral support is designed to provide flexibility.
  • the brackets connecting one or more lateral support to one or more load post is configured in a flexible manner to permit bending of the lateral support, load post, or combination thereof.
  • the one or more lateral support as described herein is configured for installation on an inclination in an upward or downward plane without causing undue stress on any structural component, for example an anchor post, a lateral support, or a load post.
  • an anchor post installed into the ground, one or more stabilizing element attached to the shaft of the anchor post, a load post, an alignment element attached to the anchor post, an alignment element attached to the load post, whereby the alignment elements connect to each other, and a lateral support.
  • Another feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is a fully integrated system comprising an anchor post that further comprises a shaft and at least one stabilizing element whereby the system optionally comprises one or more additional component.
  • a system comprising (a) an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post, and (b) a load post that is configured to connect to an anchor post.
  • the load post is configured to attach or connect to an anchor post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the load post is configured to attach or connect to the anchor post using one or more self-aligning plate.
  • a system comprising an anchor post, including aspects of anchor systems described in the multitude of embodiments herein, a load post, including aspects of the load post described in the multitude of embodiments herein, and optionally one or more additional component.
  • the one or more additional component is a lateral support device, including aspects described in the multitude of embodiments described herein.
  • the one or more component is a scanning device to detect for objects underground that may impede the driving of the anchor post into the ground (e.g. a CAT scanner), a device to bottom-drive anchor posts into the ground (e.g. an anti-vibrational hammer with optional hose), a drive -rod, an extraction winch, or a power pack, or similar devices.
  • the anchor posts described herein is installed into the ground by a method of driving into the ground an anchor post, wherein the anchor post comprises a shaft, at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post, and at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post.
  • the alignment element of the anchor post is configured to connect to a load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the alignment plate is used to connect an anchor post to a load post at ground level. In other embodiments, the alignment plate is configured to connect an anchor post to a load post below ground level. In further or additional embodiments, the alignment plate is used to connect an anchor post above ground level.
  • an anchor post that resists or prevents movement can be percussion driven, thereby allowing for quicker installation by a professional crew without the use of heavy duty machinery. It is estimated that the anchor post of the present non- limiting embodiment could be installed at a rate of at least 15 posts per hour, which is more time and cost effective and is a specific advantage over the prior art as described herein.
  • the anchor posts described herein are installed into the ground using a percussion driven device.
  • a hand-held device is used to install an anchor post into the ground.
  • the percussion-driven device or the hand-held device is an electronic hammer, an anti -vibration hammer, a hydraulic hammer, a pneumatic hammer, a jack-hammer, a breaker, or a similar device.
  • an anchor post is bottom-driven into the ground when a drive rod is inserted into the shaft.
  • an anchor post is hand driven into the ground using a small power pack and hand held hammer.
  • an anchor post is machine driven into the ground using a small excavator fitted with a hammer head.
  • the percussion driven device provides about 50 Joules of energy, about 60 Joules of energy, about 70 Joules of energy, about 80 Joules of energy, about 90 Joules of energy, about 100 Joules of energy, about 110 Joules of energy, about 120 Joules of energy, about 130 Joules of energy, about 140 Joules of energy, about 150 Joules of energy, about 160 Joules of energy, about 170 Joules of energy, about 180 Joules of energy, about 190 Joules of energy, about 200 Joules of energy, about 210 Joules of energy, about 220 Joules of energy, about 230 Joules of energy, or about 240 Joules of energy.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive-rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second when about 1 kN of vertical load to about 40 kN of vertical load is applied to the head of the anchor post. In some embodiments, about 2 kN of vertical load to about 39 kN of vertical load is applied to the head of the anchor post. In another
  • about 3 kN of vertical load is applied to the head of the anchor post. In a further embodiment, about 15.2 kN of vertical load force is applied to the head of the anchor post. In yet another embodiment, about 31.2 kN of vertical load force is applied to the head of the anchor post. In certain embodiments, a maximum of about 38 kN of vertical load force is applied to the head of the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive-rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second when about 1 kN to about 30 kN of horizontal load force is applied to the anchor post. In some embodiments, about 2 kN to about 29 kN of horizontal load force is applied to the anchor post. In certain embodiments, a maximum of about 28 kN of horizontal load force is applied to the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilizing element attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive-rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second when about 1 kN to about 40 kN of pull-out load force is applied to the head of the anchor post. In some embodiments, about 2 kN to about 39 kN of pull-out load force is applied to the anchor post. In other embodiments, about 15.6 kN of pull-out load force is applied to the anchor post. In certain embodiments, a maximum of about 39 kN of pull-out load force is applied to the anchor post.
  • an adjustable alignment element is advantageous.
  • a 160 joule force hydraulic jack-hammer was used to install a 1200 millimeter anchor post into displaceable ground material comprising chalk with flints the size of about 40 millimeters in diameter dispersed throughout the ground material. The flints did cause deflection during the installation of the anchor post, resulting in the anchor post installed into the ground forming less than a 90 degree angle whereby the angle is the angle formed between the anchor post and the surface of the ground.
  • the convex alignment plate of the anchor post was connected to the concave anchor plate of the load post.
  • an adjustable alignment element is advantageous.
  • a 160 joule force hydraulic jack-hammer was used to install a 1200 millimeter anchor post into an embankment.
  • the convex alignment plate of the anchor post was connected to the concave anchor plate of the load post.
  • the concave/convex connection between the anchor post and the load post was utilized to ensure the load post was erected in a vertical manner, whereby the angle formed between the anchor post and the load post after connection and fastening was about 170 degrees.
  • the anchor posts were installed into the ground. In some situations, a circular shallow pit was formed in the ground where the anchor post was inserted. In other situations, a shallow pit was not formed.
  • a CAT scanner was utilized to survey the ground material to determine whether any objects were located within the ground material that may hinder the bottom-driving of the anchor post into the ground.
  • a drive rod was then inserted into the shaft of an anchor post.
  • a percussion- driven hand-held device was then used to bottom-drive the drive rod, which was inserted into the anchor post, into the ground. The anchor post was then driven into the ground until the alignment plate of the anchor post was at ground level.
  • the percussion-driver was then removed, and the drive rod was subsequently removed from the anchor post.
  • a load post was then attached to the alignment plate of the anchor post.
  • the load post was then fastened to the anchor post using bolts, washers and nuts. In situations where a shallow pit was formed prior to installation, the shallow pit was back-filled with the same material that was removed prior to installation.
  • a right angle is used to ensure the anchor post and/or load post is positioned in a proper manner.
  • anchor posts were installed into the ground.
  • Anchor post loadings were tested under various soil conditions. For example, stiff clays with signs of gravel at the top level recorded with water at depth.
  • All loading capacities depicted in tables 1-4 were non- limiting soil capacities and are exemplified for guidance only and are non- limiting embodiments. The non- limiting embodiments are representative of the anchor post component's ability to sustain the applied loadings. Loading capacities will vary depending upon the local soil conditions and it is considered necessary to carry out such tests at each site location to determine the appropriate loading capacity for the anchor post systems described herein.

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L'invention concerne des procédés, des dispositifs et des systèmes qui permettent de réaliser un ancrage, un poteau et/ou un poteau d'ancrage comprenant un ou plusieurs des éléments comprenant un montant, au moins un élément de stabilisation pour résister au mouvement du poteau d'ancrage, et au moins un élément d'alignement.
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