SHOTCRETE

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Functions of Shotcrete

* Seal Surface

* Preserve Ground Strength

* Support of Individual Blocks

* Form a Structural Arch

Functions of Shotcrete

* Seal Surface

* Preserve Ground Strength

* Support of Individual Blocks

* Form a Structural Arch

Barrier to Water Movement

Seal SurfaceSeal Surface

Seal on weak or expanding clays

Functions of Shotcrete

* Seal Surface

* Preserve Ground Strength

* Support of Individual Blocks

* Form a Structural Arch

Minimizes Loosening

Continuous Support

Smoothing of Surface Contours

Preserve Ground StrengthPreserve Ground Strength

Minimizes Loosening

Continuous Support

Smoothing of Surface Contours

Preserve Ground StrengthPreserve Ground Strength

Minimizes Loosening

Continuous Support

Smoothing of Surface Contours

Preserve Ground StrengthPreserve Ground Strength

Functions of Shotcrete

* Seal Surface

* Preserve Ground Strength

* Support of Individual Blocks

* Form a Structural Arch

Simple Support of Individual BlocksSimple Support of Individual Blocks

Acts as a Bridge

Between Joints

Functions of Shotcrete

* Seal Surface

* Preserve Ground Strength

* Support of Individual Blocks

* Form a Structural Arch