Site foreman to the local ready mix plant dispatcher: ?Hi, we ordered concrete 30 minutes ago and were wondering where the truck is??
Materials Handling Underground
Materials and equipment handling can be challenging in any industry.
Commentary on Watertightness and Waterproofing of Shotcrete
Over the recent years, the idea of waterproofing has taken a more prominent role in the construction of higher-end pools and other watershapes?and the debate on this topic seems to be on the increase.
Safe Use of Lift Equipment in Shotcrete
With shotcrete needed in a wide variety of locations and environments, we have often learned that aerial lift equipment is the best and fastest way to access all the places where shotcrete is placed.
Choosing Your Wet or Dry Shotcrete Equipment Wisely
Contractors just getting into the shotcrete business or inexperienced contractors may buy the wrong equipment just because the specification calls for it or a good salesman talks them into it.
The Energy Innovation Center
For many years, the Connelley Vocational School stood at the top of Bedford Avenue on ?The Hill,? as it is locally known, overlooking downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
Rapidly Deployable Shotcrete System
For the Structural Stabilization of Shock-Damaged Structures
Shotcrete Delivery System? A Football Perspective
SET?HUT?HIKE.? Football season is upon us again.
Swimming Pool Penetrations
Shotcrete swimming pools, spas, and water features require a proper mixture design and attention to detail in application that ensures watertightness.
In-Service Performance of Macrosynthetic Fiber-Reinforced Tunnel Linings
This article introduces macrosynthetic fiberreinforced concrete (MSFRC) and shotcrete (MSFRS) for tunnel linings and provides an overview of state-of-the-art design and testing methodologies that currently exist.