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shotcreteor guniteConcrete applied by spraying. Shotcrete is a mixture of portland cement, aggregate, and water conveyed by compressed air to a spray gun. For structural uses, shotcrete is usually sprayed over a framework of reinforcing bars and steel mesh. Because it can take any shape, is easily coloured, and can be sculpted after application, it is used for a variety of specialized structures, including artificial rock walls, zoo enclosures, canopies, shell structures, pools, and dams. It is sometimes used to bind the walls of tunnels. gunite [′gə‚nīt] (civil engineering) A mixture of cement, sand, and water that is sprayed on a surface for repairing portions of existing structures, lining reservoirs, and encasing steel for fireproofing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As a result, Accuride now owns former TFI unit Gunite Corp. ``In some pools, the gunite is so rough, the surfaces are uneven and players get lots of raspberries and scrapes,'' he explained. A suspended grid of heavy timbers partly conceals the gunite roof, and accommodates services. |
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