The best way to rectify a freespan is to support it with a grout inflated formwork. The formwork provides a mid span support, changing the natural frequency of the span’s response to vortex induced vibrations.
Fabric formworks can also build weight bearing supports for pipeline spans that may be overloaded during operational cycles. Spot rock dumping and frond matresses can also be used to rectify spans in some applications.

Freespan interventions are not a depth limited operation, however the time taken to deploy supports increases with water depth. Subcon has installed freespan supports in up to 1000m water depth.

Our proprietary mix designs control for shrinkage, micro cracking and compressive strength. For high current applications where on-bottom stability is a concern, we have developed heavy density grouts with density over 3.5T/m3.

Span rectifications at buckle initiation touch down points are complicated because the pipeline is moving laterally. The best way to rectify these run-away span initiation sites is by installing an X-Matt prior to installation. The touch down supports can be engineered in at an acceptable distance either side of the buckle initiation sleeper.

For situations where the pipeline is already in operation, Subcon can provide solutions using spot rock dumping and fronded mattresses to arrest run away scour at the touch down point .