Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Literature review 1.3 Proposed idea 1.4 Objectives 1.5 Structure of this book References Chapter 2 Pull-out performance of the compaction-grouted anchor with grout bulb 2.1 Overview 2.2 Materials, test apparatus, procedure and scheme 2.3 Pull-out behavior of the compaction-grouted anchor 2.4 Comparison of the conventional grouted and compaction-grouted anchor 2.5 Summary References Chapter 3 Force transfer mechanism of the compaction-grouted anchor with grout bulb 3.1 Overview 3.2 Numerical model for compaction-grouted anchor with single grout bulb 3.3 Force transfer mechanism of the compaction-grouted anchor with single grout bulb 3.4 Finite element model for anchor with multiple grout bulb 3.5 Force transfer mechanism of the compaction-grouted anchor with multiple grout bulb 3.6 Summary References Chapter 4 Calculation theory for the pull-out force of compaction-grouted anchor with grout bulb 4.1 Overview 4.2 Hyperbolic pull-out model for compaction-grouted anchors 4.3 Hyperbolic pull-out model for compaction-grouted anchors with double grout bulb 4.4 Hyperbolic pull-out model for compaction-grouted anchors with multiple grout bulb 4.5 Hyperbolic pull-out model for compaction-grouted anchors based on cavity expansion theory 4.6 Summary References Chapter 5 The application with optimisation for the compaction-grouted anchor with grout bulb 5.1 Overview 5.2 Improvement of surrounding soils due to grouting with geotextiles 5.3 Comparison of pull-out performance of conventional and optimized compaction-grouted anchor with grout bulb 5.4 Practical application of the optimized compaction-grouted anchor with grout bulb 5.5 Analysis of practical application 5.6 Summary References Chapter 6 Creep model for grout-bulb anchors by coupling the shear and compressive behavior of the surrounding soil 6.1 Overview 6.2 Creep test 6.3 Coupling creep model 6.4 Parametric analyses 6.5 Summary References Chapter 7 Conclusion and outlook 7.1 Conclusion 7.2 Outlook