Shotcrete Today NOT your Father’s Gunite

When:  Sep 27, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (MT)
Associated with  UCA Young Members
In this webinar, Charles Hanskat will provide us with an introduction to shotcrete.

Shotcrete has a long history and has evolved into one of the most creative, sustainable and efficient placement methods for concrete. Shotcrete placement uses some of the most sophisticated concrete mixtures available today. We regularly include SCMs like silica fume, nanoparticle admixtures, steel or synthetic fibers, rapid set accelerators, hydration control, as well as the more common HRWA and air entraining admixtures in our concrete mixtures. From deep underground, to support of high-rise buildings shotcrete provides strength and durability equal or superior to most form-and-pour concrete. Repair, rehabilitation or repurposing of many concrete structures is quicker, more cost-effective and more durable using quality shotcrete materials, equipment, and placement methods. The introduction gives an overview of the state-of-the-art in shotcrete materials, equipment, placement, and protection.

The session will cover:
  • Advantages and benefits using the shotcrete process in a wide variety of applications
  • Dry-mix & wet-mix processes
  • Specifications, material considerations, placement techniques, and performance guidelines
  • Sustainability of shotcrete placement
  • Structural considerations for shotcrete placement
  • Pre-construction, conditions, finishing and curing methods

September2017-CharlesHanskat.jpg
Charles is a licensed professional engineer and has been involved in the design, construction, evaluation and repair of environmental concrete, marine, building and shotcrete structures for over 40 years. He is an active voting or consulting member of many ACI technical and certification committees including the ACI 334, ACI 350, ACI 506 and C660. He is a Board member of ACI’s Strategic Development Council and chairs the SDC TTAG Committee. He was also 2014 President of the American Shotcrete Association. Charles holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.


UCA webinars are funded by the UCA Division of SME and are provided at no cost to participants.

Location

Dial-in Instructions:
Event Image