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.
Shotcrete Supply: Dry or Wet? A Shotcrete Supplier’s Perspective
Often, various clients request our ?rm?s advice regarding the supply and application of shotcrete?be they owners, engineers, contractors, or private individuals.
Durability of Dry-Mix Shotcrete
Dry-mix shotcrete specimens saved from field-shot panels were tested for freeze-thaw durability
Hard Hats and Beer Cans…Now and Then
Why do we wear hard hats? Is it because the sky is falling?
U.S. Shotcrete Standards Update
Since the last update on the activities of various shotcrete organizations and committees in the Spring 2005 issue of Shotcrete, steady progress has been made with updating the documents these organizations work on
Energy Efficiency…an Overlooked Resource
As mentioned in previous ?Sustainability? articles, one primary objective of sustainability is energy ef?ciency.
Curing Pneumatically Applied Concrete
E-mails are often sent to the ASA website from engineers, contractors, builders/owners, and home owners asking for information on proper methods for curing shotcreted structures.