Shotcrete

Spraying cement sand mix either in dry form of in wet form by hose with high velocity and pressure at higher elevation surfaces to immediate stick on surface is a shortcrete process. Its also called Gunite.

Its used in tunnels or sloped portions. Rapid hardening cement is used.

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