Driving north from the Fraser River on the 4.3 mi (7 km) corridor of Cambie Street, a main artery into downtown Vancouver, one is oblivious to the fact that up to 72 ft (22 m) below the surface is one of the largest shotcrete shoring projects in North America.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge
The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge, located in LaSalle, IL, is the longest bridge in the state, with a total length of 7122 ft (2170 m) and supported by 86 piers, 43 in each direction.
Forming: A Balance Act
The use of shotcrete for wall construction is becoming more popular every day as an alternative to cast-in-place walls.
Westview Tower Underside Roof Slab Concrete Repairs
The Westview Tower Apartment complex is a 34-year-old, 13-story cast-in-place concrete structure in Knoxville, TN.
The Evolution of Rock Support in One Old Mine in Mexico
An old mine located in Queretaro State, about a 2-hour drive from Mexico City, now uses wet-mix shotcrete as an integral part of its ground control system.
Shotcrete Domes: A Model of Sustainability
Shotcrete domes are one of the most economical and sustainable building types known.
Wabush Wharf Rehabilitation
Shotcrete in Liquid-Containing Concrete Structures
Since its development nearly a century ago, shotcrete has been used for building concrete liquid-containing structures (LCS).
The Howard A. Hanson Dam
The Howard A. Hanson Dam, located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, is one of many in the state of Washington.
Surrey 2010 Olympic Games Preparation Center
In February 2010, Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympic Games.