When one considers that the flanks of Mauna Loa sit on sea floor that is about 16,400 ft (5,000 M) deep, the height of this volcano relative to neighboring land (the sea floor) is more like 30,080 ft (9,170 m)!
A tieback is a horizontal rod used to reinforce retaining walls for stability. With one end of the tieback secured to the wall, the other end is anchored into the earth with sufficient resistance. Talk to Helitech CCD for more information about Tiebacks and how they can benefit your job. Fill out the form to the right or call us at 800-246-9721.
Tieback Time. Subsea tiebacks connecting new discoveries to existing facilities can extend the life of production infrastructure. They are becoming increasingly viable, both technically and economically. Subsea tiebacks are set to become a major factor in the development of new oil and gas reserves in the 21st century. With larger oil and gas discoveries becoming less common, attention has turned to previously untapped, less economically viable discoveries.