Durability of shotcrete for underground support – Review and update

Isabel Galan*, Andre Baldermann, Wolfgang Kusterle, Martin Dietzel, Florian Mittermayr

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Abstract

Shotcrete is often used for the construction and stabilization of tunnels and other underground structures, where it is susceptible to different forms of physical and chemical attacks affecting its durability. An advanced understanding of the factors that limit the durability of shotcrete is crucial to develop tailored strategies for enhancing its service life. The main focus of this contribution is to shed light on the durability of shotcrete by revising the literature, highlighting what is missing and needs to be addressed, assessing how the knowledge about concrete durability can be transferred to shotcrete, and providing recommendations for durable shotcrete structures
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)465-493
JournalConstruction and Building Materials
Volume202
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

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