The shotcrete industry?whether dealing with recreational, infrastructure, or underground applications?is inarguably a male-dominated field. Can this change? If so, why should it, and why should we care?
New OSHA Rule for Respirable Crystalline Silica
OSHA has created new regulations for respirable crystalline silica. While this doesn?t directly affect the shotcrete industry, it does indirectly affect us.
Monolithic Shotcrete for Swimming Pools (No Cold Joints)
Monolithic Shotcrete for Swimming Pools (No Cold Joints)
Shotcrete Rising
The American Shotcrete Association?s 2015 Pool of the Year is simply amazing: Designed by Aquatic Consultants (Miami, FL) and engineered by Watershape Consulting (Solana Beach, CA), the ultra-modern custom pool sits on a difficult site and boasts an all-tile interior amonga number of other deluxe features.
Pneumatically Applied Concrete: A Confusion of Terminology
In recent years, we?ve heard and seen the term ?pneumatically applied concrete? (PAC) used in many discussions and specifications.
Misconceptions about Shotcrete – True Stories from ASA Technical Inquiries
As Executive Director and Technical Director for ASA, I get the unique opportunity to tackle a number of technical inquiries every month about shotcrete.
ACI Nozzleman Certification and Underground Robotics
I have been in the shotcrete industry for over 50 years. It all started with shoveling sand behind a gunite (dry-mix) machine and then moving on to foreman, superintendent, and ultimately owner of a shotcrete contracting firm.
Shotcrete Panels for Evaluation and Testing
Shotcrete panels come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and with differing purposes. I will discuss the three most common types:
OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Rule? Potential Impact on Shotcrete Operations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a final rule dealing with worker exposure tocrystalline silica.
Convert Peanuts into Gold with the Right Pump or Gunite Machine
A concrete pump and a gunite machine are work tools that can help a contractor turn a nickel?s worth of concrete material into a dime, a quarter, or even a dollar