Go to the ACI website, www.concrete.org, and click on the Certification tab. A button will appear for the Certified Personnel Directory. Click this button. Using Search Option 2, customize the search by type of certification and location. Please note, ACI will identify the individual by name, city, and state only. The individual address, telephone, or employer is not available from ACI or the ASA. Education for ACI Certification is available through the ASA office. Contact ASA for the roster of ASA Educators. Certification exams are conducted by ACI-approved examiners in strict compliance with ACI certification policies.
How should I design joints for shotcrete?
Shotcrete is concrete forced or impelled through a hose using a pressurized air system. Therefore, the guidelines for jointing concrete are no different than for concrete placed by other methods.
Documentos para la venta (Documents for Sale)
Recursos para el lanzador (Resources for the shotcreter)
Recursos para el lanzador (Resources for the shotcreter)
Información adicional en español (Additional Spanish Resources)
The importance of the link between quality concrete placement via shotcrete and a knowledgeable and experienced shotcrete contractor with a commitment to quality cannot be overstated.
ASA Corporate Members continually demonstrate their commitment to education and quality by participating in and supporting the ASA and its ongoing commitment to education and the consistent high level of quality shotcrete.
With this in mind, the American Shotcrete Association has created this free tool to allow owners and specifiers to submit their projects for a bid request from ASA’s Corporate Members. ASA Corporate Members have the skill, knowledge, and experience that uniquely qualify them to offer the exceptional benefits of the shotcrete process.
Give your organization the opportunity for the highest possible level of quality by submitting your shotcrete project for bid by ASA’s outstanding Corporate Members by completing and submitting this form.
Please note that due to the need for an experienced contractor’s full team and resources for quality shotcrete placement of concrete, ASA will not process requests for “use” of a contractors Shotcreter alone.
What is the difference between shotcrete and Gunite?
Shotcrete is an all-inclusive term to describe the spraying of concrete or mortar that may be accomplished through either a dry- or wet-mix process. Gunite refers only to the dry-mix process in which the dry cementitious mixture is blown through a hose to the nozzle, where the water is injected immediately prior to application. Because complete mixing of the water and dry ingredients is not possible in the nozzle, mixing is completed as the material impinges on the receiving surface, through manipulation of the nozzle. This requires a very highly skilled nozzleman, especially in the case of thick or heavily reinforced sections. Large aggregate is seldom used with the dry-mix process. Wet-mix shotcrete involves pumping of a previously prepared mixture, typically ready mixed concrete, to the nozzle. Compressed air is introduced at the nozzle to impel the mixture onto the receiving surface. The mixture usually contains minus 1/2 in. aggregate, although larger-size aggregate has also been used.
The use of the term “shotcrete” first occurred in Railroad Age magazine more than 50 years ago in place of the then proprietary word “Gunite,” and has been used by the American Concrete Institute since at least 1967 to describe all sprayed concrete or mortar.
ASA has produced position statements on the best practices for proper shotcrete placement. To date, nine position statements have been issued by the ASA Board of Directors, Underground Committee, and Pool & Recreational Shotcrete Committee. These statements have also been published in our trade magazine, Shotcrete.
Board of Direction
Pool & Recreational Shotcrete Committee
- Compressive Strength Values of Pool Shotcrete
- Shotcrete Terminology
- Sustainability of Shotcrete in the Pool Industry
- Watertight Shotcrete for Swimming Pools
- Monolithic Shotcrete for Swimming Pools (No Cold Joints)
- Forming and Substrates in Pool Shotcrete
- Curing of Shotcrete for Swimming Pools
Underground Committee
- Spraying Shotcrete Overhead in Underground Applications
- Spraying Shotcrete on Synthetic Sheet Waterproofing Membranes
- Encapsulation of Reinforcement in Tunnel Shotcrete Final Linings
- Mechanical Application of Shotcrete in Underground Construction
Specification Resources
Previously published shotcrete articles which provide a summary of reference material of interest to specifiers:
- Shotcrete Testing – Who, Why, When, and How
- U.S. Shotcrete Standards Update
- Shotcrete Testing around the World
- Guide Specification for Structural Shotcrete Walls
- Performance-Based Specifications for Shotcrete Contracts
Conference Proceedings
- 10th Shotcrete Conference in Alpbach, Austria (2012)
- 11th Shotcrete Conference in Alpbach, Austria (2015)
ACI Resources
- RAP-12: Concrete Repair by Shotcrete Application
- International Concrete Abstracts Portal — search for shotcrete-related articles
Complimentary Web Sessions
- Background Behind the Revisions to ACI 506.2, “Specification for Shotcrete”
- Bond Strength of Diaphragm—Shotcrete Interface in Vertical Direction for AWWA D110, Type III Tanks
- Evaluating/Assessing Encapsulation of Reinforcing in Shotcrete
- Guide to Shotcrete
- Recent and Ongoing Research and Development Results in Shotcrete Technology
- Service-Life Prediction of Shotcrete
- Shotcrete Underground Applications (Axel Nitschke)
- Shotcrete Today – NOT your Father s Gunite (Charles Hanskat)
Industry Links
Portland Cement Association (PCA)
An advocacy group representing American Cement manufacturers, PCA’s website includes references to shotcrete as:
Disclaimer Resources on the American Shotcrete Association (ASA)’s website are provided as a service to our readers. ASA assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions as this list is a work in progress.
ASA has a technical team to handle shotcrete inquiries. If you have a technical inquiry that is not explained on our website, please submit your inquiry using this form and we will do our best to respond to you in a timely manner. You may also call our Technical Director at (248) 983-1701.
4th Quarter | 2024
The 4th Quarter 2024 issue of Shotcrete magazine features The Diversity of Shotcrete, The Intersection of Art and Engineering, Rapid Strength Gain Dry-Mix Shotcrete, and much more, along with details on Early Age Strength Testing, updates from our leadership, and some first-person accounts as to Why Shotcrete.
Sustaining Corporate Member Profile: Geo-Rope Ltd.
Corporate Member Profile: Brayman Construction Corporation
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Women In Shotcrete (4th Quarter, 2025 issue theme) – Encourage ALL the women in your organization to complete this survey to be recognized in this upcoming issue of Shotcrete magazine! Deadline: October 15, 2025
Shotcrete is a quarterly magazine published by the American Shotcrete Association (ASA) to promote the shotcrete process.
Advertising in Shotcrete magazine is the most affordable and effective way to reach the shotcrete industry. Each issue of Shotcrete magazine reaches a growing number of 10,000+ readers that include current and potential designers, engineers, contractors, owners, manufacturers, distributors, educators, public agencies, shotcreters, specifiers, and purchasers of shotcrete in well over 100 countries. Shotcrete is available as a hard copy to members and digitally worldwide.
Your advertisement in Shotcrete will reach the companies and people that you need to grow your business. Shotcrete’s cost for advertising is competitive, with an average savings of 25% or more compared to other leading trade association magazines. These rates certainly provide you with the most “bang” for your advertising dollars!
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Contact: Tosha Holden, Member Engagement & Marketing Manager
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Interesting and informative articles and papers are always welcome.
Has your company completed an interesting project or introduced a new service or product? Do you have news or information that the shotcrete industry should know about? Become an author for Shotcrete magazine and tell the world about it! Editorial assistance is available to help transfer your knowledge and experience into an article to share with the industry. Each article is also reviewed by our Technical Director to maintain the quality standards Shotcrete magazine is known for. Please let us help you contribute your expertise as we grow the industry’s knowledge base!
Interested? Would you like to hear more?
Contact: Cara Baker, Managing Editor
While standing columns may regularly appear in any issue, feature articles contribute more directly to the theme for that issue. ASA’s Production Schedule is available for your reference when considering article submissions or advertising insertion orders.
Issue | Theme | Deadline – Articles & Advertisements |
|---|---|---|
1st Quarter | 2025 | AWARDS ISSUE | January 15, 2025 |
2nd Quarter | 2025 | Water Features | April 15, 2025 |
3rd Quarter | 2025 | Shotcrete to the Rescue | July 15, 2025 |
4th Quarter | 2025 | Women in Shotcrete | October 15, 2025 |
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New Products & Processes
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Industry News
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Advertising in Shotcrete magazine is the most affordable and effective way to reach the shotcrete industry. Each issue of Shotcrete magazine reaches a growing number of 10,000+ readers that include current and potential designers, specifiers, and purchasers of shotcrete in well over 100 countries.
Your advertisement in Shotcrete will reach the companies and people that you need to grow your business. Shotcrete’s cost for advertising is competitive, with an average savings of 25% or more compared to other leading trade association magazines. These rates certainly provide you with the most “bang” for your advertising dollars!
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| 1/3 square, vertical, horizontal | $765 | $730 | $690 | $1095 | $1040 | $985 | |
| 1/4 vertical, horizontal | $580 | $535 | $520 | $820 | $765 | $740 | |
| 1/6 horizontal | $400 | $380 | $360 | $580 | $545 | $520 | |
| 1/8 horizontal | $250 | $230 | $215 | $325 | $315 | $290 | |
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| Inside Front | N/A | N/A | $2195 | N/A | N/A | $3295 | |
| Inside Back | N/A | N/A | $1920 | N/A | N/A | $2855 | |
| Full | $1920 | $1840 | $1730 | $2745 | $2635 | $2470 | |
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| 1/3 square, vertical, horizontal | $985 | $930 | $875 | $1425 | $1350 | $1315 | |
| 1/4 vertical, horizontal | $765 | $710 | $655 | $1095 | $1040 | $985 | |
| 1/6 vertical | $545 | $490 | $435 | $765 | $710 | $655 | |
| 1/8 horizonta | $380 | $360 | $325 | $545 | $490 | $435 | |
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| Full page with 1/8” bleeds† | 8.375” | 11.125” |
| Full page (no bleeds) | 7” | 10” |
| 1/2 vertical | 3.375” | 10” |
| 1/2 island | 4.562” | 7.375” |
| 1/2 horizonta | 7” | 4.875” |
| 1/3 vertical | 2.187” | 10” |
| 1/3 square | 4.562” | 4.875” |
| 1/3 horizontal | 7” | 3.375” |
| 1/4 vertical | 3.375” | 4.875” |
| 1/4 horizontal | 7” | 2.437” |
| 1/6 vertical | 2.187” | 4.875” |
| 1/8 horizontal | 3.375” | 2.437” |
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Terms are net 30 days following proof of publication. Advertising copy is subject to approval from ASA.
Discounts:
- Recognized agencies receive a 15% discount.
- Place your insertion orders for 2024 by November 1, 2023, and receive a 5% Early Bird Discount.
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- Your advertisement will contain a direct link to your website in each quarterly issue’s digital magazine.
- Subscribe to the eNewsletter, “What’s in the Mix,” to receive notification of quarterly publications.
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