GeneralThe Newly Launched ACI Shotcrete Inspector Certification Program
Randle Emmrich, Charles Hanskat, and Marc Jolin
Read MoreThe Shotcrete Inspector Certification program began out of the need in the industry to have knowledgeable individuals inspecting shotcrete projects. Shotcrete contractors often find themselves having to educate project inspectors on the details needed for quality shotcrete placement. Shotcrete is a superior placement option in
GeneralImproving Shotcrete Inspections
Mark Bradford
Read MoreShotcrete is a placement method for concrete. Even though the shotcrete process is over 100 years old, it constantly evolves and today, it is a modern, costeffective, and more sustainable method of concrete placement. Those of us who regularly shotcrete a variety of work will
GeneralCommon Test Panel Mistakes
Dennis Bittner
Read MoreFrequently, shotcrete contractors are required to shoot test panels at the beginning as well as throughout projects. Several tests are performed from these panels; however, compressive strength testing is the most common. This article will primarily address compressive strength testing. At some point, every contractor
GeneralUnderstanding What Can Cause Problems with Concrete and Shotcrete – Part 1
Raul Bracamontes
Read MoreThis is Part One of a two-part series on potential causes of problems in concrete and shotcrete.
GeneralWhen Cement Turns Against You
Jason Myers
Read MoreCement is at the center of our industry. A common safety issue and hazard with it is cement burns.
GeneralProperly Securing Hoses to Manlifts and Scaffold
Ray Schallom III
Read MoreDecades ago, a seasoned carpenter showed me how to tie 2x4s and reinforcing bar together so I could lower it down a shaft without losing the load.
GeneralConcrete in the Cloud
Jason Myers
Read MoreThe world is becoming more and more connected and it was only a matter of time before we saw it in the concrete industry as well.
GeneralUnderstanding What Can Cause Problems with Concrete and Shotcrete? Part 2
Raul Bracamontes
Read MoreThis is Part Two of a two-part series on potential causes of problems in concrete and shotcrete.
GeneralASA’s Contractor Qualification Program
Marcus von der Hofen
Read MoreAs 2018 begins, the ASA Contractor Qualification Committee is putting the final touches on the Contractor Qualification program slated to premier this spring.
GeneralHydro-Mix Nozzle Setups
Ray Schallom III
Read MoreHydro-mix and predampening nozzle options have been around for many decades?some dating back to the original cement gun company days.