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Sika shotcrete technology

Posted by Construction English On July - 1 - 2010

sika shotcrete technology

Sika accelerator range groups Sigunit D54 AF – powder accelerator intended for dry process and Sigunit L – liquid accelerator. Sika as innovative company has been the first one to introduce Alkali free accelerator like Sigunit 54AF, Sigunit 53MY range. Sikacrete products ranges based on Silicafume technology are sprayable shotcrete repair products. Read the rest of this entry »

Specification for shotcrete mix design

Posted by Construction English On May - 29 - 2010

Specification for shotcrete mix design

After obtaining approval of his accelerator, other admixtures, cement, and aggregate from the Engineer, the contractor shall  submit his proposed shotcrete mix designs to the Engineer for initial evaluation and comment. Read the rest of this entry »

Quality Control and Pre – Construction Testing For Shotcrete

Posted by Construction English On November - 21 - 2009

shotcrete quality control and shotcrete trial

After designing and proportioning, a trial must be made to see how the shotcrete works together with the machine. This is only obtained by using the spraying application equipment on site, not laboratory tools. Read the rest of this entry »

Introduction to shotcrete

Posted by Construction English On September - 19 - 2009

shotcrete introduction

Shotcrete has been widely used for tunneling works and slope protection, it is also used for architectural purposes. There are two types of shotcrete application, the wet and dry process. Shotcrete is a concrete transported by means of air under pressure with high velocity. Shotcrete is applied and compacted in the same time against a surface. Read the rest of this entry »