Patent ID: 8857117

Claim:
An integral tensioning and anchoring system, comprising: an anchor block, wherein said anchor block includes: an end surface configured to face a static structure; an axial bore generally perpendicular to said end surface; a slit interfacing with said axial bore; and at least two clamping members that are selectively moveable to substantially close said slit at a perimeter of said axial bore; a reinforcement member disposed within said axial bore; at least one clamping fastener coupled to said anchor block and extending between said at least two clamping members, said at least one clamping fastener being configured to maintain said at least two clamping members in a clamped state; a first plate, said first plate having an opening therein, said opening being alignable with said axial bore; at least one first stressing device secured to said anchor block; and at least one second stressing device selectively moveable relative to said anchor block and said at least one first stressing device, said at least one second stressing device configured to exert a force on said at least one first stressing device that biases said anchor block away from the static structure.