PoolGeneralThe Solid Foundation: Cast-in-Place Concrete Floors with Shotcrete Walls for Swimming Pools
Benjamin Lasseter
Read MoreThe fast-paced and largely unregulated expansion of the pool industry over the past 40 years — accelerated even further during the COVID-19 pandemic — has driven high demand for labor in a market where most consumers prioritize low cost over quality and durability…
PoolGeneralWhy is My Pool Cracked?
Philip Cowles
Read MoreSwimming pools are intended to improve quality of life and be visually appealing, so no pool owner is happy to find a crack running through their investment. For liquid-containing structures like swimming pools, cracks are more than just an aesthetic nuisance. Crack control is critical to maintaining the durability and
PoolGeneralUnderstanding AAR in Watertight Structures
Paolo Benedetti & Charles Hanskat
Read MorePotential AAR damage can be mitigated by selecting appropriate concrete materials for the fresh concrete. Understanding the contributing factors and careful attention to materials used in the mixture design, proper reinforcement and skilled shotcrete placement can all play a role in controlling, if not preventing, AAR harm.
RepairGeneralMath, Science & Shotcrete – 2024 Outstanding Architecture | New Construction Project
Ryan Oakes
Read MoreThe repair was at a Middle School in Holly Springs, NC. Summer break had already started, so the situation was urgent: They needed a solution before school started back up, as one of the challenges included repair locations not just on campus but directly adjacent to class rooms.
ArchitecturalInternationalGeneralShotcrete and Waterproofing Works Multifaceted Conference Centre at Brigade Tech Gardens – 2024 Honorable Mention Project
Rajendra Pai and Manthan Pai
Read MoreBrigade 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.
UndergroundInternationalGeneralInitial and Final Shotcrete Linings for Edouard Montpetit Station of REM Project – 2024 Honorable Mention Project
Verya Nasri
Read MoreR.seau Express M.tropolitain (REM) is an automated (driverless) light-rail transit (LRT) system in Montreal, Canada. It features 67 km (42 mi) of double tracks and 26 stations. Once completed, it will be the 4th longest automated LRT transportation system in the world.
RepairStructuralGeneralGoose Pond Dam Improvements – 2024 Honorable Mention Project
George Machikas
Read MoreThe rehabilitation of the Goose Pond Dam was initiated by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to address significant leaking of the dam that threatened multiple downstream towns. Improvements included flattening the downstream slope, updating and improving the seepage collection system along the downstream toe of the dam…
ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralSlope Stabilization in Kicking Horse Canyon – 2024 Honorable Mention Project
Dan Pitts
Read MoreThe 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
RepairStructuralGeneralIce Harbor Dam Rewinds and Turbine Runner Replacement – 2024 Outstanding Infrastructure Project
David Graham
Read MoreIce Harbor Lock and Dam was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1945. Constructed in 1956, the project includes a dam, a powerhouse, a navigation lock, two fish ladders, a removable spillway weir, and a juvenile fish bypass facility. It provides navigation, hydropower, flood risk management, fish and
RepairInternationalGeneralModernization of the Water Treatment Plant in Poznan – 2024 Outstanding International Project
Wlodzimierz Czajka
Read MoreAccording to the available documentation, the Iron Removal Building and the Rapid Filter Building were both put into operation in 1943, built mainly by prisoners of war from various nations.