The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is engaged in structural modifications to the reinforced concrete draft tube exits from the turbines in the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam located on the Snake River near Burbank, WA.
The Importance of ASA?s Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards Program
If you?re anything like me, you have probably asked yourself, ?Why bother with award programs??
The Use of Shotcrete as a Repair Process for Marine Structures
Concrete marine structures include dams, canals, docks, piers, and seawalls that are regularly exposed to either fresh or salt water.
Properly Securing Hoses to Manlifts and Scaffold
Decades ago, a seasoned carpenter showed me how to tie 2x4s and reinforcing bar together so I could lower it down a shaft without losing the load.
Flood Control Channels Made with Shotcrete
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States.
Bond Strength of Reinforcing Bars with Varying Encapsulation Qualities
The encapsulation quality of reinforcing bars represents a common concern among structural engineers when shotcrete structures are designed.
Concrete in the Cloud
The world is becoming more and more connected and it was only a matter of time before we saw it in the concrete industry as well.
Deja vu, West Aliquippa, PA
Forty-four years ago, after graduating from college, I first crossed the Henry Mancini Bridge into West Aliquippa, PA, while I was on my way to work at the massive J&L Aliquippa Works, one of the largest steel mills in the United States.
Are Feathered Edges Ever Appropriate?
The perfect storm? My deadline for this article was looming and I was called to duty, as a batch truck driver injured his finger the night before.
Hudson River Park Repairs
Hudson River Park (HRP) is a waterside park located along the Hudson River that is operated by Hudson River Park Trust.