GeneralCommentariesASA Executive Director Update: Strategic Alliances
Charles S. Hanskat
Read MoreSince our inception in 1998, we have made a distinct mark on the concrete construction market. Through our direct, dedicated member involvement in a variety of engineering, design, and construction-oriented standards development organizations, we have advanced the…
ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralFire-Spalling Resistant Dry-Mix Shotcrete: For the Rehabilitation of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel
Christine Poulin and Cody Fournier
Read MoreSince 1967, the bridge-tunnel Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine has been one of the most critical transportation arteries for one of Canada’s busiest cities. Located in Montreal, Quebec, this unique structure combines…
GeneralCommentariesFrom Hard Hats to Helmets: The Evolution of Head Protection in the Workplace
Scott Greenhaus
Read MoreIn the realm of occupational safety, head protection has come a long way from its beginnings as a simple hard hat. The transition from hard hats to helmets represents a remarkable evolution in the goal of keeping workers safe in a wide range of…
EspañolGeneralCommentariesDisciplinas clave para avanzar como lanzador de concreto: De Operador a Experto Consciente en Concreto Lanzado
Raúl A. Bracamontes (Traducción al español editada por Raúl A. Bracamontes)
Read MoreEl desempeno del concreto lanzado a menudo se atribuye al dise.o de la mezcla, al equipo o a los materiales. Sin embargo, la experiencia en campo demuestra consistentemente que el factor mas influyente en la calidad final del concreto lanzado es el lanzador…
GeneralCommentariesKey Disciplines for Advancing as a Shotcreter: From Operator to Conscientious Shotcrete Expert
Raúl A. Bracamontes
Read MoreShotcrete performance is often attributed to concrete mixture design, equipment, or materials. Field experience consistently demonstrates, however, that the most influential factor in the final quality of shotcrete is the shotcreter…
GeneralCommentariesASA Membership Corner: From Experience to Impact — Get Involved In ASA Communities
LaTosha Meadows
Read MoreBehind every advancement in the shotcrete industry, a group of professionals volunteer their time and expertise to move the industry forward: Our active committee members. The American Shotcrete Association’s (ASA) committee work is the driving factor in…
GeneralCommentariesASA President’s Message: Must Be Present to Win
Jason Myers
Read MoreAs I think back on the most recent American Shotcrete Association (ASA) convention in Santa Fe and immediately following American Concrete Institute (ACI) Convention in Chicago, it makes me grateful and honored for…
ArchitecturalStructuralGeneralShotcrete Placement in a Constrained Corridor: Execution Strategies from the I-17 Flex Lanes Project
Jeff Araiza
Read MoreOn large infrastructure projects, shotcrete placement is rarely defined by design drawings alone. Instead, production is dictated by access, logistics, terrain, and the ability of field crews to adapt in real time….
RepairStructuralGeneralThe Art of Coastal Resilience: Shotcrete REstoration at the Geraldine R. Dodge Estate
Dana Alan Lilly
Read MoreThis article details the technical restoration of a historic seawall in Rockport, Maine, designed to withstand intense Atlantic wave action. The project showcases how modern engineering can preserve coastal history while enhancing structural integrity.
UndergroundStructuralGeneral2025 Carl E. Akeley Award: “Shotcrete as Final Liner – Design Considerations”
Andy Thompson
Read MoreThe 20th annual Carl E. Akeley Award was presented to Andy Thompson for his article, “Shotcrete as Final Liner — Design Considerations,” which was published in Shotcrete magazine, Volume 27, Number 3, 3rd Quarter 2025. The article discusses how shotcrete (often called sprayed concrete) is