Managing groundwater using shotcrete placement involves integrating structural reinforcement with effective waterproofing strategies to ensure durability and prevent water ingress in underground or below-grade structures…
Shotcrete Contractor and Crew Qualifications (ASA Board)
#8 – Steel Reinforcement for Shotcreted Pools
Raising the Bar
There are few building codes or standards applied to the pool industry, so it’s an industry with no rules, codes, or laws governing pool construction. So, anything goes, right? Wrong. Standards do exist — just not codified in law. Yet.
The Need to Recognize Quality Shotcrete Placement
Watershape University (WU) was founded to provide everyone in the pool industry with educational resources to succeed. With this in mind, WU developed two credentials for those involved in shotcreted pool shells…
ASA Contractor Qualification – Pool: Why, Who, When, and How
This article focuses on the fundamental aspects to consider for whether the Qualified Shotcrete Contractor – Pool program is appropriate for your company that focuses on the pool market.
Steel Reinforcement for Shotcreted Pools
Position Statement #8, ASA Pool and Recreational Shotcrete Committee: Shotcrete, as defined by ACI Concrete Terminology, is “concrete placed by a high-velocity pneumatic projection from a nozzle.” Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. Reinforcement, typically as deformed steel bars, is embedded in concrete to create a composite section that is strong in both compression and tension and behaves in a ductile manner…
Skimmer: Ensuring the Continuity of the Bond Beam
This article shares some techniques and procedures we have developed as a company — from the guys in the field to our design team — along with input from industry leaders and exceptional educators, plus years of experience (including trial and error).
Dewatering in Swimming Pools: Techniques, Benefits, and Best Practices
Dewatering is a crucial process in pool maintenance and construction that ensures the structural integrity, cleanliness, and longevity of swimming pools. Whether you’re a pool owner, contractor, or maintenance professional, understanding the purpose and methods of dewatering can help prevent costly damage and maintain optimal pool conditions.
La Base Sólida: Pisos de Concreto Colado en Sitio con Muros de Concreto Lanzado para Albercas
La rapida y, en gran medida, no regulada expansion de la industria de albercas en los ultimos 40 anos — acelerada aun mas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 — ha generado una alta demanda de mano de obra en un mercado donde la mayoria de los consumidores prioriza el bajo costo por encima de la calidad y durabilidad…