1. SHOTCRETE

2. Shotcrete
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3. Functions of Shotcrete
* Seal Surface
* Preserve Ground Strength
* Support of Individual Blocks
* Form a Structural Arch

4. Functions of Shotcrete
* Seal Surface
* Preserve Ground Strength
* Support of Individual Blocks
* Form a Structural Arch

5. SSeeaall SSuurrffaaccee
Barrier to Water Movement
Seal on weak or expanding clays

6. Functions of Shotcrete
* Seal Surface
* Preserve Ground Strength
* Support of Individual Blocks
* Form a Structural Arch

7. PPrreesseerrvvee GGrroouunndd SSttrreennggtthh
Minimizes Loosening
Continuous Support
Smoothing of Surface Contours

8. PPrreesseerrvvee GGrroouunndd SSttrreennggtthh
Minimizes Loosening
Continuous Support
Smoothing of Surface Contours

9. PPrreesseerrvvee GGrroouunndd SSttrreennggtthh
Minimizes Loosening
Continuous Support
Smoothing of Surface Contours

10. Functions of Shotcrete
* Seal Surface
* Preserve Ground Strength
* Support of Individual Blocks
* Form a Structural Arch

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Acts as a Bridge
Between Joints

12. Functions of Shotcrete
* Seal Surface
* Preserve Ground Strength
* Support of Individual Blocks
* Form a Structural Arch