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Shotcrete is simply a placement method for concrete. Thus, fire resistance of any shotcreted concrete section can be evaluated by consulting ACI CODE-216.1- 14(19) Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies. There are many factors that affect the fire resistance so you will need to review the code to establish what’s appropriate for your structure.
Magnificent. A beautiful sight to see, the project CROM calls “The Wave Wall” stands tall in the new Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts, located in Orlando, Florida. CROM was one of the many contractors working in close proximity, under
the direction of HKS Architects Inc. and the general contractor, Whiting Turner. The project included construction on two different structures: the Wave Wall and Egg Wall.
Project Name:
Highline Garabaldi Springs Rockscape Retaining Wall
Location:
British Columbia, Canada
Shotcrete Contractor:
Vancouver Shotcrete and Shoring Inc.
Architect/Engineer:
Fontera Geotechnical Engineers
Material Supplier/Manufacturer:
Cardinal Concrete
Equipment Manufacturer:
REED Concrete Pumps
General Contractor:
Polygon Highland Homes, LTD
Project Owner:
Polygon Highland Homes, LTD
Project Name:
Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project at Mt Pleasant Station
Location:
Toronto, Canada
Shotcrete Contractor:
Torrent
Architect/Engineer:
SNC-Lavalin
Material Supplier/Manufacturer:
Innocon Ready Mix & Canada Building Materials
Equipment Manufacturer:
REED Concrete Pumps
General Contractor:
Crosslinx Transit Solutions
Project Owner:
Metrolinx & Infrastructures Ontario
Shotcrete Consultant/Quality Inspections:
WSP E&I Canada Ltd.
Shotcrete was essential to create the smooth flowing transitions, curves, and blends required in the construction of the Hale Park Skatepark in Wenatchee, WA. All of our skateparks, including Hale Park, are constructed of steel reinforced shotcrete with a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4000 lb/in2 (28 MPa) – often breaking over 5000 lb/in2 (34 MPa) in just 7 days. Using proprietary techniques and products, developed over the years, we can form and sculpt shotcrete into virtually any shape imaginable. This gives us the ability to produce any skate feature requested or imagined by the project stakeholders.
Yes, shotcrete is a placement method for concrete, so any coating appropriate for concrete would be applicable specify new concrete should be a certain age before applying their coating. Generally, the concrete surface should be clean and dry before coating. The surface texture provided on the shotcrete can affect the coating application. A hard, smooth steel trowel finish will tend to be quite slick, and the coating may not bond as well as a floated or sponge finish. A light abrasive blast may be considered to roughen the surface and give more bond. If using a gun or rodded finish for the shotcrete, the coating will generally require quite a bit more material to be able to fill the depressions in the surface.
Project Name:
Acoustical Wave Wall
Location:
Orlando, FL
Shotcrete Contractor:
Crom, LLC
Material Supplier/Manufacturer:
A1-Block Corporation
Equipment Manufacturer:
Crom, LLC
General Contractor:
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Project Owner:
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Design Architect:
Barton Myers Associates, Inc.
Executive Architect:
HKS Architects, Inc.
Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer:
TLC Engineering Solutions Arup Los Angeles
Project Name:
Deep Cove Foreshore Development
Location:
British Columbia, Canada
Shotcrete Contractor:
Oceanrock Art Ltd.
Architect/Engineer:
Kontur Geotechnical
Material Supplier/Manufacturer:
Remple Bros Ready Mix
Equipment Manufacturer:
Putzmeister
General Contractor:
Capilano Builders
Project Owner:
Andre & Trudel Kroecher
Project Name:
Bridle Ridge Subdivision
Location:
British Columbia, Canada
Shotcrete Contractor:
Vancouver Shotcrete and Shoring Inc.
Architect/Engineer:
GeoPacific Consultants
Material Supplier/Manufacturer:
Graeystone Ready Mix Inc
Equipment Manufacturer:
REED Concrete Pumps
General Contractor:
Morningstar Homes, LTD
Project Owner:
Morning Star Homes, LTD
