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ArchitecturalGeneral“Kingdoms of Asia” at Fresno Chaffee Zoo: Bringing Angkor Wat to California with Shotcrete Artistry – 2025 Outstanding Architecture Project

Jared Stanwyck and John Hawkinson

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Imagine stepping through a towering stone gateway crowned with a serene Brahma head, flanked by guardian lions, and wrapped in the sinewy roots of untamed ancient fig trees. Beyond the archway, the air feels heavy with jungle mist, and the distant roar of a Malayan

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ArchitecturalInternationalGeneralHow Zolula is Redefining Large-Scale Slope Stabilization in South Africa – 2025 Outstanding International Project

Adriaan Havenga

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In the rugged terrain between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass, where steep cuttings slice through unforgiving rock formations, engineering precision is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Along this demanding stretch of…

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ArchitecturalGeneralPoint Grey Foreshore: Coastal Stabilization Through Shotcrete Innovation – 2025 Outstanding New Construction Project

Dan Pitts

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Perched high above the Pacific, the Point Grey Foreshore stabilization project presented a rare convergence of coastal engineering, structural complexity, and architectural artistry. Rising approximately 45 ft (14 m) above sea level, the site demanded a solution capable of withstanding…

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ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralPractical Benefits of Shotcrete on Geotechnical Projects

Michael Klemp

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This article covers the advantages of using shotcrete placement for soil nail projects. In permanent soil nail structures, shotcrete offers a wide variety of architectural finishes that can be produced economically and efficiently. This is in stark contrast to…

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ArchitecturalGeneralBuilding a Water Feature Using Shotcrete Placement

Monte Vandeventer

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In this guide, we will explore the process of building a water feature using shotcrete placement, from planning and site preparation to the final finishing touches and maintenance.

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ArchitecturalInternationalGeneralShotcrete and Waterproofing Works Multifaceted Conference Centre at Brigade Tech Gardens – 2024 Honorable Mention Project

Rajendra Pai and Manthan Pai

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Brigade Tech Gardens Whitefield is a Grade A project featuring a total development of 3.3 million square feet (310,000 square meters) spread across 26 acres (10 hectares). The commercial project is in the middle of Bengaluru’s IT corridor in Whitefields, Bengaluru, India.

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ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralSlope Stabilization in Kicking Horse Canyon – 2024 Honorable Mention Project

Dan Pitts

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The Kicking Horse Canyon Highway, part of the Trans-Canada Highway near Golden, British Columbia, has a rich history tied to the region’s rugged geography and vital transportation needs. Originally a narrow and winding route carved into the steep canyon walls, it was built in the early 1900s to connect

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ArchitecturalSkateparksGeneralAn Intersection of Art and Engineering in Shotcrete

Jasper Kahn

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Rosado-Seijo and Kwade’s sculptures stand as a testament to the power of collaboration between artists and shotcrete specialists, exemplifying the possibilities that arise when creative artistic vision meets shotcrete’s technical capability.

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ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralModelling the Service Life of Structures with Cast-in-Place Concrete vs. Wet-Mix Shotcrete

By Lihe Zhang, Dudley R. Morgan, Sidney Mindess

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When properly designed and applied, wet-mix shotcrete provides equal or increased service life for reinforced concrete structures compared to cast concrete.

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ArchitecturalUndergroundStructuralGeneralPolymer Rubber Gel Technology: High-Performance Waterproofing for Shotcrete and Blind-Side Applications

By John H. Huh

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The innovative GTS Polymer Rubber Gel waterproofing systems are proven and effective for underground construction applications.