The first half of this 8-hour course will cover:

• Introduction to and description of types of Shotcretes
• Definition of Shotcrete terms
• Technical information on Shotcrete code and specification requirements
• Written exam for Shotcrete code

You will receive a manual with excerpts from the IBC, ACI 506, “Guide to Shotcrete” and “Specification for Shotcrete.” In the afternoon you will learn how to inspect shotcrete. PowerPoint presentations will be used to help you recognize potential problems while the material is being placed and can also be corrected. Emphasis will be on demonstrating good and bad shotcrete nozzling techniques, quality control procedures the contractor utilizes, the teamwork required to produce good quality shotcrete, and ways the special inspector can effectively interface with the shotcrete crew.

We will also cover how to inspect a shotcrete test panel for nozzles pre-qualification including evaluating the setup, how to take notes during the shoot and evaluating test cores both from test panels and from in-place work.

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