located in El Paso, TX, the El Paso Zoo sits on 35 acres (1400 m2 ) of land and houses over 220 animal species from around the world. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the El Paso Zoo’s mission is to celebrate the value of animals and natural resources and create opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature. Locally recognized as the “Best Place to Take Your Kiddos,” the El Paso Zoo features family favorite attractions like African Star Train, Foster Tree House Playground, and now home to the award winning Chihuahuan Desert exhibit.
Can a gunite bridge surface be painted? And if so, what preparation/materials are recommended.
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.
Outstanding Architecture | New Construction Project
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
Outstanding Infrastructure Project
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
Honorable Mention Project
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
Shotcrete Incorporated into ACI 318-19 Building Code
Since the shotcrete process originated well over 100 years ago, improvements in materials, equipment, and placement techniques have enabled it to become a well-proven method for structural concrete placement. The efficiency and flexibility of shotcrete have been used to great advantage in sizable structural projects, as the high-velocity impact inherent in the process provides the compaction needed to turn low-slump concrete into freestanding vertical and overhead placements with minimal formwork.
Architectural Shotcrete
In our lives, we seldomly look back and say, “that was a very cool project.” This is one of those projects because aof the challenges we faced from the start. Poor access, intricate finish, difficulty in formwork, concrete chemistry, and protection of the existing exterior façade were all challenges of the Uber Mission Towers Project.
Ayla Golf Academy and Clubhouse
For the Ayla Golf Academy and Clubhouse in Aqaba, Jordan, Oppenheim Architecture took inspiration from the surrounding landscape and Bedouin tradition to deliver a distinctive building that evokes the aelemental beauty of the desert and mountains. The design amakes innovative use of shotcrete to create a continuous
The Making of Swamp Thing
It was early November and I was on top of a mountain, at the halfway point of a project that would take 18 months to complete. This is the moment I got a call to help build a swamp, indoors, for a movie set on the coast. We get all sorts of odd requests, but this was a different kind of strange. Without further ado, I said, “Sure, sounds great, when do you need it?” The studio replied, “By Thanksgiving,” as filming was starting the following week. This sort of answer required a little more digging
The Pretoria Canopy
A 26 m (85 ft) long, highly unusual concrete portico over the entrance of a government building (The Pretoria Canopy), located in Silverton, Pretoria, South Africa, transforms a fairly ordinary