PoolGeneralSteel Reinforcement for Shotcreted Pools
ASA Pool and Recreational Shotcrete Committee
Read MorePosition Statement #8, ASA Pool and Recreational Shotcrete Committee: Shotcrete, as defined by ACI Concrete Terminology, is “concrete placed by a high-velocity pneumatic projection from a nozzle.” Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. Reinforcement, typically as deformed steel bars, is embedded in concrete to create a composite section
PoolGeneralSkimmer: Ensuring the Continuity of the Bond Beam
Nathan Delaforce
Read MoreThis article shares some techniques and procedures we have developed as a company — from the guys in the field to our design team — along with input from industry leaders and exceptional educators, plus years of experience (including trial and error).
GeneralDry-Mix Shotcrete Application Using Hydro-Mix System
Gregory McFadden
Read MoreUsing a hydro-mix system can improve the performance and efficiency of dry-mix shotcrete, offering enhanced mixture control, reduced material waste from rebound, reduced dust, and improved placement quality.
PoolGeneralDewatering in Swimming Pools: Techniques, Benefits, and Best Practices
Derek Pay
Read MoreDewatering is a crucial process in pool maintenance and construction that ensures the structural integrity, cleanliness, and longevity of swimming pools. Whether you’re a pool owner, contractor, or maintenance professional, understanding the purpose and methods of dewatering can help prevent costly damage and maintain optimal pool conditions.
EspañolPoolGeneralLa Base Sólida: Pisos de Concreto Colado en Sitio con Muros de Concreto Lanzado para Albercas
Benjamin Lasseter
Read MoreLa rapida y, en gran medida, no regulada expansion de la industria de albercas en los ultimos 40 anos — acelerada aun mas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 — ha generado una alta demanda de mano de obra en un mercado donde la mayoria de los consumidores prioriza el
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.