Shotcrete work, by its very nature, provides an excellent method of installing concrete materials in storage bins, hoppers, culverts, inlets, vaults, tanks, and other areas, where it is difficult to transport and efficiently install materials by conventional casting methods.
Static Electricity
Those of us who have been involved in the installation of dry-process shotcrete have at some point experienced problems with static electricity.
ACI Certification Policies for Shotcrete Nozzlemen
The statements contained herein are a consolidation of approved policies and procedures.
False Security
This article is a true account of an accident that resulted in an injury to a worker.
Avoiding Heat-Related Illnesses
The Danger of Fallouts in Overhead Shooting
The volume of shotcrete required to cover an area of only 3 ft2 (0.3 m2) with a 4 in. (100 mm) thickness would typically weigh approximately 140 lb (64 kg), a weight that?if dropped from a height of 10 ft (3 m)?would seriously endanger the life of any individual standing below it.
Simple and Safe
A little more than a year ago, a friend of mine called me up to tell me about a terrible accident that occurred at the company where he works.
Third-Rail Safety
There are a few things you should be aware of when working around the third rail of an electric-powered passenger train.
Reducing the Risk of Airborne Hazards
The hazards of airborne crystalline silica have long been recognized by the North American construction industry.
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.