Guide to Shotcrete

The shotcrete process has grown into an important and widely used construction technique. Because of continued developments in materials, equipment, and construction procedures in recent years, this guide was prepared to replace "Recommended Practice for Shotcreting (ACI 5006-66)". This guide covers many aspects of shotcrete contruction including materials, equipment, crew organization, preliminary preparation, proportioning, shotcrete placement, quality control. An appendix on suggested metgods of payment is also included. New construction, repair, linings, coatings, refractories, underground support, and other special applications are discussed