International Concrete Abstracts Portal

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The International Concrete Abstracts Portal is an ACI led collaboration with leading technical organizations from within the international concrete industry and offers the most comprehensive collection of published concrete abstracts.

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Document: 

SP45-14

Date: 

January 1, 1974

Author(s):

Fernando E. Valencia

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

45

Abstract:

The ultimate test of shotcrete when used as tunnel support or finished lining is how effectively it serves the purpose for which it is used.

DOI:

10.14359/17941


Document: 

SP45-15

Date: 

January 1, 1974

Author(s):

Robert C. Bates

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

45

Abstract:

Health and safety considerations in the use of shotcrete are discussed. The dust conditions, rebound problems, and causticity problems that occur during the shotcreting are discussed along with methods of overcoming them. There are also problems concurrent with shotcrete after it has been in place for a few minutes or several days. These include lack of strength, residual causticity, and improper placement.

DOI:

10.14359/17942


Document: 

SP45-01

Date: 

January 1, 1974

Author(s):

A.A. Mathews

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

45

Abstract:

The keynote address of the Conference Organizing Committee.

DOI:

10.14359/17928


Document: 

SP45-02

Date: 

January 1, 1974

Author(s):

Gordon M. Miner

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

45

Abstract:

The principle of spraying a cement-sand mixture was developed in the early 1900's (trade name of Gunite) and has been used for special applications by the mining industry throughout the years. Howevever, this same process using a coarse aggregate (now called shotcrete) was not developed until the mid-50's when it was used on a tunnel project in Austria.

DOI:

10.14359/17929


Document: 

SP45-03

Date: 

January 1, 1974

Author(s):

Cole R. McClure

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

45

Abstract:

"Our experience with shotcrete has been somewhat varied and I would like to describe some aspects which may be of interest to you."

DOI:

10.14359/17930


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