UndergroundDevelopment of a Wet-Mix Shotcrete for a Deep Mine
Dan Millette and Michel Lessard
Read MoreIn 2002, an economic study and testing determined that application of wet-mix shotcrete by mechanized application methods permitted substantial gains in cost and in production levels.
Underground2006 Outstanding Underground Project: Weehawken Tunnel and Bergenline Avenue Station
Weehawken Tunnel and Bergenline Avenue Station
Read MoreThe reconstruction of the Weehawken Tunnel for the New Jersey Transit Hudson-Bergen Light Rail System was recently completed.
UndergroundCanada’s North Country
Richard Atkinson and Michael W. Martin
Read MoreThe Canadian mining industry has been experiencing a renaissance recently and part of this is the discovery of diamond deposits in the Northwest Territories.
UndergroundDetermination of Early-Age Compressive Strength for FRS
Stefan Bernard and Christian Geltinger
Read MoreThe strength of the concrete matrix at early ages is an important factor in successful ground control using fiber-reinforced shotcrete (FRS).
UndergroundShotcrete Application in SNOLAB
Satish Bhan, Fraser Duncan, Ian Lawson, and Craig McDonald
Read MoreThe SNOLAB underground science laboratory is situated 6800 ft (2072 m) below ground at the CVRD-Inco Creighton Mine in Sudbury, ON, Canada.
UndergroundExploring the Limits of Shotcrete Loading Capacity at Early Age
Matthew Clements
Read MoreThe booming world mineral market is introducing a new level of challenges to miners
UndergroundWatertight Permanent Shotcrete Linings in Tunneling and Underground Construction
Knut F. Garshol and Lauro Lacerda
Read MoreSprayed 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.
UndergroundInternationalA Report from the ITA Working Group on Shotcrete Use
Tarcisio Celestino and Atsumu Ishida
Read MoreWorking Group 12, Shotcrete Use of the International Tunneling and Underground Space Association (ITA) was established in 1989.
RepairUndergroundRepair of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Ted W. Sofis
Read MoreThe original construction of the Baltimore Habour Tunnel began in 1955 and was completed in 1957.
UndergroundShotcrete for Wine Storage
Larry Rowland
Read MoreWhat do northern California grapes and shotcrete have in common?