The concrete industry is both a cause and a solution in the analysis of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Mayan Empire Rises Again? Shotcrete Buildings Replicate Ancient Monuments
Tourists are now exploring the ruins of the Mayan Empire in two cities along the Atlantic coast of Florida, thanks to some creative architecture and the clever use of shotcrete as a material for cladding buildings.
Reinforcing Steel (aka ?Rebar?) Congestion
Many job sites are congested with all types of building supplies often being moved at a very fast pace.
Wet-Mix Shotcrete Nozzles
One of the most overlooked tools in the application of wet-mix shotcrete is the nozzle.
New Hire Safety Orientations Explained
At Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. (JJA), we take great pride in preparing our new employees for work out in the field.
War Declared on Construction Waste
The effort to employ sustainable development techniques in the construction industry is getting a not-so-subtle nudge from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP).
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.
Low-Velocity Spraying of Cementitious Materials – It Shotcrete?
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) defines shotcrete as ?mortar or concrete pneumatically projected at a high velocity onto a surface.?
Sustainability in Action
We have been providing a Sustainability feature for the past two issues of Shotcrete magazine
Correct Shotcrete Nozzling Technique
In recent months, a lively debate has ensued between ASA members over the proper way to handle a shotcrete hose and nozzle during shotcrete application.