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Shotcrete vs. Conventional Concrete

Shotcrete, also known as gunite, is a concrete conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at high velocity onto a surface. There are two main processes - wet mix, where all ingredients including water are mixed before projection, and dry mix, where cement and sand are premixed and water is added at the nozzle. Wet mix allows for larger volume placement but generally has lower strength, while dry mix allows strength and water adjustment but has more rebound and dust. Shotcrete offers advantages over conventional concrete like compaction during placement, density, strength, and ability to coat any surface orientation.

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Shotcrete vs. Conventional Concrete

Shotcrete, also known as gunite, is a concrete conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at high velocity onto a surface. There are two main processes - wet mix, where all ingredients including water are mixed before projection, and dry mix, where cement and sand are premixed and water is added at the nozzle. Wet mix allows for larger volume placement but generally has lower strength, while dry mix allows strength and water adjustment but has more rebound and dust. Shotcrete offers advantages over conventional concrete like compaction during placement, density, strength, and ability to coat any surface orientation.

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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY By-Sahil Mujawar

SHOTCRETE OR GUNITE:
Gunite can be defined as mortar conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at a
high velocity on to a surface. Recently the method has been further developed by the introduction
of small sized coarse aggregate into t he mix deposited to obtain considerably greater thickness in
one operation and also to make the process economical by reducing the cement content. Normally
fresh material with zero slump can support itself without sagging or peeling off. The force of the jet
impacting on the surface compact the material. Sometimes use of set accelerators to assist
overhead placing is practiced.
There are two different processes in use, namely the Wet-mix process and the dry-mix
process. The dry mix process is more successful and generally used.

A] DRY MIX:Fig.

PROCESS:
(a) Cement and sand are thoroughly mixed.
(b) The cement/sand mixture is fed into a special air- pressurised mechanical feeder termed
as gun.
(c) The mixture is metered into the delivery hose by a feed wheel or distributor within the gun.
(d) This material is carried by compressed air through the delivery hose to a special nozzle.
The nozzle is fitted inside with a perforated manifold through which water is sprayed under
pressure and intimately mixed with the sand/cement jet.
(e) The wet mortar is jetted from the nozzle at high velocity onto the surface to be
gunited.
B] WET MIX:

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PROCESS:
(a) All ingredients including mixing water thoroughly mixed.
(b) The mortar or concrete is added to the chamber of the delivery equipment.
(c) The mix is either pumped or pneumatically conveyed down the hose by compressed air.
(d) High-pressure air is added at the nozzle to jet the shotcrete at high velocity onto the impacting
surface.
C] Wet Mix Shotcrete
Advantages
Less Rebound
Less Dust
Less Nozzleman Skill Required
Air Entrainment Possible
Large Volume Rates of Placement Possible
Lower Cost Ready Mix Supply Often Possible
Disadvantages:
Generally Lower Compressive Strength (unless silica fume and superplasticizers used)
Cannot Adjust Moisture Content at Nozzle when Shooting Wet Areas
Restricted to Layers 2 to 3 inches thick in a single pass
Not suitable for small volume, intermittent work.
C] Dry Mix Shotcrete
Advantages:
Generally Higher Compressive Strengths
Nozzleman can adjust water for better adherence in wet Substrata Conditions
Available in Premixed Dry Bags Form for Stop-Start Type Work
Air Entrainment Possible
Greater Thickness of Application Possible on Vertical and Overhead Surfaces
Disadvantages:
Higher Rebound
More Dust
Larger Air Compressor Required
High Level of Nozzleman Skill Required
Potential for Laminations, sand lenses, dry pockets, etc.
Difficult to entrain air
Lower volume rates of placement
D] Use of Shotcrete: Refer Shetty.
E] Shotcrete vs. Conventional Concrete

conventional concrete is first placed and then compacted in the second operation.
shotcrete undergoes placement and compaction at the same time.
Shotcrete is more dense, homogeneous, strong, and waterproof .
It can be impacted onto any type or shape of surface, including vertical or overhead areas

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NDT :Non-Destructive Test

Covermeter:

Fig. of basic covermeter

Applications and Limitations:

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