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.
My back ground is in Heavy Construction. We use the term Mud Slab or Mud Mat to describe a concrete slab that is poured on the ground. This slab allows you to have a solid area from which to tie your forms down too. It also allows you to keep you rebar and formwork clean and out of the mud.