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WHAT IS SHOTCRETE (ORGROUTED CONCRETE)?

WHAT IS SHOTCRETE?The concrete in which mortar or concrete is pneumaticallyprojected at high velocity on the backup surface is known asshotcrete or gunite. It is also known as spray concrete as theforce of jet impacting on the surface compacts it so as to makeitself supporting.

This type of concrete has no special properties as compared tonormal concrete placed under similar conditions.

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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OFSHOTCRETE?

Shotcrete concrete layers are very strong.These types of concrete do not need construction orexpansion joints.It can be evenly applied on uneven surfaces and can beapplied from a distance.

WHAT ARE THE LIMITATION OFSHOTCRETE?

It has high cost. Its lining is less durable than ordinaryconcrete lining of the same thickness.

WHERE TO USE SHOTCRETE?

Thin and lightly reinforced sections likes curtain walls etc.Shell or folded roofs.Lining of tunnels, canals etc, protective covering for soft dockStabilizing rock slopesEncasing steelRepair of old building and disintegrated leaking lining etc.

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