The Port of Bridgetown on the island of Barbados was originally constructed in the early 1960s and expanded in the mid-1970s
2006 Outstanding Underground Project: Weehawken Tunnel and Bergenline Avenue Station
The reconstruction of the Weehawken Tunnel for the New Jersey Transit Hudson-Bergen Light Rail System was recently completed.
Canada’s North Country
The Canadian mining industry has been experiencing a renaissance recently and part of this is the discovery of diamond deposits in the Northwest Territories.
Determination of Early-Age Compressive Strength for FRS
The strength of the concrete matrix at early ages is an important factor in successful ground control using fiber-reinforced shotcrete (FRS).
Shotcrete Application in SNOLAB
The SNOLAB underground science laboratory is situated 6800 ft (2072 m) below ground at the CVRD-Inco Creighton Mine in Sudbury, ON, Canada.
Exploring the Limits of Shotcrete Loading Capacity at Early Age
The booming world mineral market is introducing a new level of challenges to miners
Cement-Based Products in the Landscape
While installing sprinklers, plants, and sod may be staples for many residential landscaping companies, higher-end clients now demand hardscapes that include water features,
Safety Hazards Can Hang Overhead…Protect Yourself with Hopper Guards!
The growing use of shotcrete in mining, tunneling, and other construction markets has lead to the increased use of bulk tote bags
Watertight Permanent Shotcrete Linings in Tunneling and Underground Construction
Sprayed concrete, or shotcrete, as is the accepted term in North America, has become an integral part of many traditional, nonmechanized (that is, drill and blast, roadheader) tunnel excavations.
Is It Time for Shotcrete Homes?
There is no doubt that concrete is gaining acceptance as the material of choice for framing residential structures.