A Review on Application of Shotcrete in Tunnel Construction for Better Performance |
Author(s): |
| Dr. Hasmukh R. Patel , S. N. P. I. T. & R. C., Umrakh, Bardoli, Gujarat, India.; Mr. Bhavin K. Kashiyani, S.N.P.I.T. & R.C, Umrakh, Bardoli, Gujarat, India.; Ajaykumar R. Patel, S. N. P. I. T. & R. C., Umrakh, Bardoli, Gujarat, India.; Mr. Harshad M. Patel, Dhorajia Construction Company, Gujarat, India |
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| Tunnel construction, shotcrete, Spraying process, Advancements |
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in tunnel construction Shotcrete is using as a support & stabilization of excavated section and also as a lining inner. Shotcrete is a process where concrete is likely to apply under pressure, using a gun onto a surface to form structural shapes including walls, floors, and roofs. This paper highlights shotcrete technology with admixtures effects, strength development control and its importance, spraying & flow processes, proportions of ingredients, mechanical properties, application criteria's, advantages and advancement. It also covers a case study of Hong Kong Tunnel works. |
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Paper ID: IJSRDV1I10019 Published in: Volume : 1, Issue : 10 Publication Date: 01/01/2014 Page(s): 2122-2127 |
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