Since the early days of shotcrete, the reduction of rebound has been one of the major technical challenges of the industry due to its obvious impact on material and labor costs and, although less recognized, its detrimental effect on material properties.
In Memoriam: Ed Brady
Wlliam Edwin Brady died tragically at the age of 55 on May 30, 2013, leaving us shocked and heartbroken.
ACI Nozzleman Certification Sessions: What Not To Do
As most of Shotcrete magazine?s readership is probably aware, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) has a shotcrete nozzleman certification program for both dry- and wet-mix in vertical and overhead orientations.
Shotcrete Nozzlemen: ASA Educates ACI Certifies
How do we distinguish the role of the American Shotcrete Association (ASA) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) when it comes to shotcrete nozzleman certification?
Qualifications of the Shotcrete Construction Team
Shotcreting is an efficient method for placing high-quality, durable concrete in a wide variety of concrete structures.
Can You Pass the Strength Panel Test?
Often Overlooked Requirements That All Nozzlemen Need to Know
Communication Is Key to Job-Site Safety
You know that saying, ?What you don?t know can?t hurt you?? Guess what? IT CAN!
U.S. Shotcrete Standards Update
This article is dedicated to Pete Tatnall, a founding member, Past President, and Board member of ASA;
In Memoriam: Peter C. Tatnall
Pete Tatnall was born in Worcester, MA. He received a degree in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in 1962;
Proper Selection of Equipment and Nozzle for ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification
Since the beginning of the ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification program in 2001, a number of Examiners have encountered owners or nozzlemen requesting use of equipment and nozzle setups meant for low-volume/lowvelocity application