In spite of advancements in cement technology, and research and development efforts on the part of refractory manufactures to develop the ideal gunning mixture, pneumatic placement of refractory castables remains more of an art than an exact science.
R2U – Ready-to-Use Castables
A novel generation of MgO-C castables has been conceived to be delivered to the customer as a ready-to-use (R2U) product and applied by self-flowing, pumping, or shotcreting.
Tailgating – 5 Minutes is All it Takes
It?s 7:45 am and you?re not quite finished with the last few forms and concrete is on its way.
State-of-the-Art Refractory Shotcrete Techniques and Practices
The use of low-moisture, low-cement castables as a substitute for certain brick installations and traditional gunning applications for working linings and maintaining vessels is a wellknown and accepted practice.
Gunite Refractory Installations
Refractory gunning, like any other gunite/ shotcrete work, has much in common with the practices and procedures that one would typically use in any other good installation.
Winter 2007 Second Annual ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is proud to announce that the Second Annual Outstanding Shotcrete Projects Awards program has now been completed and winners in all six categories have been selected.
Better Housekeeping
A clutter-free job site should be considered one of the Ten Commandments for safety.
What’s Wrong with This Picture?
Over the past 7 years, the American Shotcrete Association’s (ASA) Education Committee has been acquiring pictures concerning different shotcrete applications for the shotcrete training module.
Safety Hazards Can Hang Overhead…Protect Yourself with Hopper Guards!
The growing use of shotcrete in mining, tunneling, and other construction markets has lead to the increased use of bulk tote bags
Is It Time for Shotcrete Homes?
There is no doubt that concrete is gaining acceptance as the material of choice for framing residential structures.