
What is shotcrete and when is it used? - American Concrete Institute
The shotcrete process requires less formwork and can be more economical than conventionally placed concrete. Shotcrete is applied using a wet- or dry-mix process. The wet-mix shotcrete …
506R-16: Guide to Shotcrete - American Concrete Institute
Shotcrete is an important and widely used construction tech-nique. Because of continuing research and development in materials, equipment, and construction procedures, this guide is …
ACI PRC-506-22: Shotcrete - Guide - American Concrete Institute
Description This guide is a companion document to ACI 506.2, “Specification for Shotcrete,” and provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete. Most …
shotcrete Topic - American Concrete Institute
Jul 1, 2025 · Shotcrete is a method of applying concrete projected at high velocity primarily on to a vertical or overhead surface. The impact created by the application consolidates the concrete. …
Shotcrete has grown into an important and widely used construction technique. Because of continuing research and development in materials, equipment, and construction procedures, …
Shotcrete Inspector - American Concrete Institute
Certification Programs Shotcrete Inspector Definition: A certified Shotcrete Inspector is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and experience required to properly inspect …
Introduction Shotcrete is an important and widely used construction technique. Because of continuing research and development in materials, equipment, and construction procedures, …
Since Carl Akeley introduced shotcrete to the construction industry in 1910, developments in materials, chemical admixtures, equipment, and techniques have led to significant …
Included are the requirements for materials; proportioning; and application of structural and nonstruc-tural shotcrete, including structural and nonstructural fiber-reinforced shotcrete.
Shotcrete placement in water vessel construction has key advantages over a formed-and-poured swimming pool. The shotcrete placement inherently produces monolithic concrete sections …