The shotcrete industry?whether dealing with recreational, infrastructure, or underground applications?is inarguably a male-dominated field. Can this change? If so, why should it, and why should we care?
New OSHA Rule for Respirable Crystalline Silica
OSHA has created new regulations for respirable crystalline silica. While this doesn?t directly affect the shotcrete industry, it does indirectly affect us.
Pneumatically Applied Concrete: A Confusion of Terminology
In recent years, we?ve heard and seen the term ?pneumatically applied concrete? (PAC) used in many discussions and specifications.
Misconceptions about Shotcrete – True Stories from ASA Technical Inquiries
As Executive Director and Technical Director for ASA, I get the unique opportunity to tackle a number of technical inquiries every month about shotcrete.
Shotcrete Panels for Evaluation and Testing
Shotcrete panels come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and with differing purposes. I will discuss the three most common types:
OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Rule? Potential Impact on Shotcrete Operations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a final rule dealing with worker exposure tocrystalline silica.
Convert Peanuts into Gold with the Right Pump or Gunite Machine
A concrete pump and a gunite machine are work tools that can help a contractor turn a nickel?s worth of concrete material into a dime, a quarter, or even a dollar
Confined Space? In the Shotcrete World
In life, learning from practical experiences often requires learning from our misunderstandings and mistakes.
ACI Committee 506, Shotcreting? Activities Update
ACI Committee 506, Shotcreting, is one of the most active technical committees of the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Guide to Shotcrete
In 1910, naturalist Carl Akeley introduced a machine he invented to build mortar models of animals at the cement show in New York.