mesh-reinforced shotcrete
1Shotcrete — and gunite are two commonly used terms for substances applied via pressure hoses. Shotcrete is mortar or (usually) concrete conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at high velocity onto a surface. Shotcrete undergoes placement and… …
2shell structure — In building construction, a thin, curved plate structure shaped to transmit applied forces by compressive, tensile, and shear stresses that act in the plane of the surface. They are usually constructed of concrete reinforced with steel mesh (see… …
3Landslide mitigation — Landslides can be triggered by many often concomitant causes. In addition to shallow erosion or reduction of shear strength caused by seasonal rainfall, causes triggered by anthropic activities such as adding excessive weight above the slope,… …
4Architecture and Civil Engineering — ▪ 2009 Introduction Architecture For Notable Civil Engineering Projects in work or completed in 2008, see Table (Notable Civil Engineering Projects (in work or completed, 2008)). Beijing was the centre of the world of architecture… …
5Underground mining (hard rock) — A three dimensional model of an underground mine with shaft access Underground hard rock mining refers to various underground mining techniques used to excavate hard minerals, mainly those containing metals[1] such as ore containing gold …
6Super Adobe — is a form of Earthbag Construction that was developed by Iranian architect Nader Khalili. The technique uses long snake like sand bags to form a beehive shaped compressive structure that employs arches, domes, and vaults to create single and… …
7Mponeng — is a gold mine in South Africa s North West Province. It extends over two miles below the surface,[1] and is considered to be one of the deepest and most substantial gold mines in the world.[2] The trip from the surface to the bottom of the mine… …
