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SafetyGeneralSafety Hazards Can Hang Overhead…Protect Yourself with Hopper Guards!

Dennis Wrixham

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The growing use of shotcrete in mining, tunneling, and other construction markets has lead to the increased use of bulk tote bags

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GeneralIs It Time for Shotcrete Homes?

ASA

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There is no doubt that concrete is gaining acceptance as the material of choice for framing residential structures.

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SafetyGeneralThe Need for Safety

Chris Zynda

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See if you can spot the safety concerns in these historic shotcrete pictures!

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GeneralDynamic Forces during Shotcreting Operations

Frédéric Gagnon and Marc Jolin

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Since spring 2001, ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman certification sessions have been held throughout North America.

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GeneralShotcrete: A Versatile Construction Method When You Need to Get a Job Done Quickly

Chris Zynda

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What do you do when need to complete a project on an abbreviated schedule?

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SafetyGeneralScaffolding by the Pros?

Chris Zynda

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I just had a professional scaffolding contractor set up one of our shotcrete jobs. I thought that because I was hiring a firm specializing in scaffolding, I would have a clean and safe workplace for the shotcrete crew.

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GeneralU.S. Shotcrete Standards Update

Peter C. Tatnall

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Since the last update on the activities of various shotcrete organizations and committees in the Spring 2006 issue of Shotcrete, these organizations have made steady progress updating their documents

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GeneralResearch on Recycling Continues at UWM

ASA

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The concrete industry is both a cause and a solution in the analysis of greenhouse gas emissions.

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GeneralThe Mayan Empire Rises Again? Shotcrete Buildings Replicate Ancient Monuments

Dave Knipe

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Tourists are now exploring the ruins of the Mayan Empire in two cities along the Atlantic coast of Florida, thanks to some creative architecture and the clever use of shotcrete as a material for cladding buildings.

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SafetyGeneralReinforcing Steel (aka ?Rebar?) Congestion

Chris Zynda

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Many job sites are congested with all types of building supplies often being moved at a very fast pace.