Materials scientist and concrete expert George Yoggy has studied the shotcrete and gunite processes for more than 50 years, focusing not only on tunnel and mine construction, but also turning his eye toward watershapes.
Third-Rail Safety
There are a few things you should be aware of when working around the third rail of an electric-powered passenger train.
Performance-Based Specifications for Shotcrete Contracts
Performance-based specifications (P-BS) for concrete projects have recently been introduced to the North American construction industry
Flexibility of Shotcrete? Pools, Spas, and Waterfalls
Shotcrete is often used on large industrial or municipal projects, such as concrete domes, bridge restoration, and tunnel work
Top Ten Sustainability Benefits of Shotcrete
op Ten Sustainability Benefits of Shotcrete
Crossing the Line
I appear to possess a unique talent. No matter how I route my wet-mix placement system, it?s always in someone?s way.
The Correct Use of Line Lubricants
The man who sold me my first concrete pump was an excellent teacher. ?You put the concrete in here and it comes out there,? he assured me.
Soundview YMCA
The Soundview YMCA selected the Drakeley Pool Company to construct a multiple-pool facility in Branford, CT, in the fall/winter of 2009.
Concrete Arch Bridge No. 6.45 over 31st Street, Queens, NY
The New York Connecting Railroad is a rail line in the borough of Queens in New York City and forms an important element of the Northeast Corridor
Reducing the Risk of Airborne Hazards
The hazards of airborne crystalline silica have long been recognized by the North American construction industry.