shotcrete
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8.4
- noun
- /ˈʃɑtˌkrit/
- Specialized
- A similar approach can be used for large-scale repairs such as concrete overlays and shotcrete.
Examples
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Shotcrete won't set as long as it's kept moving.
Blog text (17) -
Shotcrete on the inside and out, its monolithic and has huge amounts of isolated interior thermal mass.
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An active member of the Research Center on Concrete Infrastructures (CRIB), his research interests include shotcrete and the service life of concrete structures.
Academic text (2016) -
The main applications for corrosion inhibitors in concrete repair are as an admixture for concrete overlays, shotcrete, and repair mortars, and as a penetrating surface treatment or impregnation.
Academic text (1997) -
Using the conventional mining approach, a 7- to 8-foot diameter tunnel in lightweight, medium-strength sandstone would be excavated using a roadheader and supported with rock dowels and shotcrete.
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The construction team used shotcrete to reinforce the walls of the tunnel quickly and effectively.
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After spraying shotcrete onto the surface, the structure became much stronger and more durable.
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For the pool renovation, they applied shotcrete to create a smooth and waterproof finish.
Synonyms
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9.6
A mix of cement, sand, and water sprayed onto walls to make them strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Shotcrete comes from the parts shot and concrete; think of concrete being 'shot' out like a gun, which is why the word means concrete or mortar that is sprayed at high speed to reinforce surfaces.