In a prior Shotcrete magazine article, Spring 2015, ?Durability and Exposure Conditions of Cementitious Materials ? Deterioration Mechanisms,?1 the author discussed durability as it relates to the placement environment.
Overcoming Existing Corrosion When Using Shotcrete for Repair
For over 100 years, shotcrete has been used in a variety of new construction applications, but one of its major uses is in repair, rehabilitation, and repurposing.
Aiming for Extended Service Life with Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors
Corrosion of embedded steel reinforcement is a threat to all types of reinforced concrete, leading to cracking, spalling, and a shortened service life of thestructure.
Bridge and Highway Repairs Using Shotcrete and Cathodic Protection
It was once believed that microsilica-enhanced shotcretes could not be used with cathodic protection.
Field Guide to Concrete Repair Application Procedures
In th e last 20 years there has been an increase in the need for concrete rehabilitation.
East Side Access Project
In May 2014, Superior Gunite was issued a subcontract by the Michels Corporation to shoot approximately 2000 yd3 (1500 m3) of shotcrete for overbreak build back on the arches of the East Side Access Project?
The Outstanding Infrastructure Project
Project Name:
Sound Transit Roosevelt Station (N150)
Location:
Seattle, WA
Shotcrete Contractor:
Superior Gunite
Architect/Engineer:
Jacobs Associates
Material Supplier/Manufacturer:
Stoneway Concrete
Equipment Manufacturer:
Western Shotcrete Equipment
General Contractor:
Hoffman Construction
Project Owner:
Sound Transit
The Outstanding Repair & Rehabilitation Project
Honorable Mention
Railroad Working Safety
Shotcrete, over the years, has had a long common history with the North American railroads.