Another essential test to measure the consistency of fresh shotcrete is the slump or Abrams cone test. As is the case with the flow table test, the methodology is simple and requires only basic [...]
One of the many applications of shotcrete in civil engineering work is that of slope support, a cut in the terrain which is at a steep angle to the horizontal. Slopes, which are often created [...]
Tests have a vital role to play in the mixing of shotcrete, with on-site sampling and testing essential to ensure the sprayed concrete offers the best possible quality and performance. The two [...]
A School of Mines with an underground site where operators can practice concrete spraying or shotcreting is an essential part of the practice-based nozzleman learning process. Underground [...]
In the making of high-quality projected concrete or shotcrete, it is key to have the right ‘recipe’ setting out the correct proportions in which to dose the different ingredients required. But [...]
In the fight for longevity, cracking is one of the biggest challenges that structural engineers face in a shotcrete project. Anticipating these issues is one of the cornerstones of the industry, [...]