Which anchor system relies on the length of the legs for load distribution?

The load shearing anchor relies on the length of the legs for load distribution. This system effectively utilizes the angles and lengths of the legs to manage and balance the forces applied to the anchor. When the legs of the anchor are set at specific angles, they can help in distributing the load evenly among the different points of the anchor system. This is crucial in rescue situations where uneven load distribution can lead to failures or inefficiencies.

In a load shearing anchor, the forces acting on the anchor are shared between the legs, which helps in stabilizing the system and managing dynamic loads better when the rescue or operation is underway. Properly adjusted lengths of the legs optimize the efficiency of the anchor and can contribute to safer rescue operations.

Other systems, although they may also be used for anchoring in rescue situations, do not primarily focus on the leg lengths for load distribution in the same way that load shearing anchors do. Direct anchors typically involve a straightforward attachment to a single point, tensioned anchors focus on maintaining tension rather than distributing load based on leg length, and self-equalizing systems aim to ensure even load distribution among multiple connection points but do so through different mechanisms rather than relying on leg length alone.