Foundation design has long presented a problem to engineers.

But with the aid of soil mechanics (although this is not an exact science), engineers have in recent years been able to design foundations bearing downward loads with reasonable confidence in the soil's performance. Furthermore, foundation theory and practice are fairly well documented in textbooks and science journals. Anchorages are used in the design of many types of structures - power transmission towers, bulkheads, bridges, retaining walls, moorings, pipelines, any type of guyed structure and even temporary buildings and tents. However, the design of anchorages is not as well defined as the design of foundations; are there-is no evidence of a genera; theoretical or scientific method that meets specific engineering needs. Therefore, because soil and anchor parameters vary, there is no single solution for all anchoring situations. More information is needed on the holding capacity of anchors and on methods for installing them. Soils which possess adequate anchorage capability for one type anchor may, on the other hand, produce a problem in installation, or vice versa. In short, the design and installation of anchors present complex problems. The objective of this report is to present analytical solutions and test data to enhance the understanding of the limitations of various anchor designs and anchoring techniques. A broad spectrum of theories is presented to make possible analyses of individual anchoring, problems. When possible, calculated anchor capacity and field test results are compared. However, these comparisons are few, owing to differences in test techniques, lack of conclusive test results, and vast differences in the types of soils involved.