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Today there are several classifications of engineering protection active methods against landslides. In particular, they include: 1) changing the terrain, changing channels, drainage, redistribution and strengthening of soil; 2) regulatory structures construction; and 3) protective structures construction. 1) Hydraulic works […]

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The monument, called Mahamin Sakayamunee Wiseichairn (unofficially called Phra Buddha Maha Navamin), or simply ‘Big Buddha’, the Wat Muang Buddha, reaches 92 metres in height and 63 metres in width. Built in 2008, the huge statue towers over the surrounding […]

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Shotcrete which is also known as sprayed concrete or gunite is used for the most immediate concrete projects, repair of damaged buildings, reservoirs and new constructions. The application of sprayed concrete is conducted by a person, machine and concrete as […]

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Shotcrete is sprayable concrete. There are two main ways Shotcrete can be used and applied. The first is wet-mix Shotrete that is sprayed out of a custom-purpose hose. The second is dry-mix Gunite.

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When unstable surfaces like road approaches, or landscaped slopes, need to be supported and stabilised, Shotcrete can be used as an anchor and retaining wall. This can be a very cost-effective way of securing large areas.

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Where soil or rock stabilisation is required – most often with civil or government road works – Shotcrete is a reliable, quick to apply, solution. Laying steel mesh over the area, and then spraying Shotcrete layer upon layer over the […]

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Steel and concrete frames and ridges typically make up most structures. Columns and beams criss-cross to form the central support for the overall weight of a building. Shotcrete is sprayed over rods and steel mesh, then layered and troweled smooth […]

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When buildings are constructed, they need a base frame system, like a skeleton, for the walls, floors, elevator shafts and roofs to be constructed around. Shotcrete is then sprayed out over steel piping and mesh areas that will then harden […]

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As Shotcrete is more versatile than poured concrete, and easily able to be shot out of the controlling spray arm, it is often the preferred material to form basement walls and underground car-parks. While still wet it can quickly be […]