Sprayed concrete: properties, design and application

Whittles Publishing, 1995
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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Abstract

Provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of sprayed concrete (shotcrete), in three sections: technology - introduction to sprayed concrete, materials, specialist pre-blended materials, production and physical properties; design and installation - specification and quality control, design for structural application and tunnel support, equipment, quality control and site safety; and applications - new construction, repair, shotcrete for rock support and cathodic protection. Many of the applications discussed are supported by case histories.

Author

Austin, S. A. and Robins, P. J. (eds)

History

This document was previously available within The Construction Information Service in 19 parts, which have now been combined into this single complete pdf.

ISBN

9781870325011

Subjects

  • Materials
  • In situ concrete/cement

Publisher History

Whittles Publishing specialise in geomatics, civil and structural engineering, and applied science.

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