Evolution Shotcrete | Shotcrete Solutions

Not surprisingly, the use of shotcrete in the construction industry has become increasingly common due to a rising number of applications where shotcrete has unique benefits over conventional cast-in-place concrete. When compared to traditional concrete, shotcrete is stronger, less permeable, cheaper, and uses less resources and materials. As a result, shotcrete is ideal for hard to reach areas where traditional concrete has been deemed impractical. Shotcrete, originally known as gunite, was invented over a century ago by an American taxidermist. Using a pneumatic hose to spray concrete materials onto a receiving surface, both the wet mix and dry mix methods are used in construction projects all over the world. The primary distinction between the two methods is that the wet mix approach uses ready mix concrete while the dry mix approach introduces water at the nozzle to complete the mixing process. In both scenarios, an experienced nozzleman is needed to direct the shotcrete...

Virtually every person has come across concrete before and will very likely see it every single day. Whether you're going for a walk on the sidewalk, getting the train to work, or enjoying a dip in your pool, you'll see concrete pretty much everywhere whether you realise it or not. But what about shotcrete? Although this concept has been about for over a century, it's still fairly unheard of despite the frequent applications it has in the construction industry today. What is Shotcrete? Shotcrete, also referred to as sprayed concrete or gunite, is effectively concrete that is pneumatically sprayed through the nozzle of a hose at high velocity onto a receiving surface. Utilised as an advanced construction technique, shotcrete is mainly reinforced by conventional steel rods or steel mesh, and has many benefits over conventional poured concrete. As a result of the force of the nozzle, shotcrete is placed and compressed simultaneously meaning that it can be use...