ACI-Singapore Chapter Webinar: Shotcrete Today – State-of-the Art

Presenter: Charles Hanskat, PE, Executive Director – American Concrete Institute, Hosted by the ACI Singapore Chapter

A brief introduction to shotcrete history, processes, materials, equipment, placement, and testing. Also covers the ACI 318 Code provisions that address shotcrete placement for structural concrete and ACI 506 Shotcrete references. Finally, address the benefits of certification of shotcreters (formerly nozzlemen) and shotcrete inspectors, and the need for qualified shotcrete contractors.

Learning Objectives:

Appreciate the need for certified shotcrete nozzlemen and inspectors, as well as qualified shotcrete contractors.

Learn the aspects of both wet- and dry-mix shotcrete processes.

Recognize ACI shotcrete reference materials and other Industry standards pertaining to acceptable shotcrete placement.

Understand the ACI 318-19 Code provisions for shotcrete placement in structural concrete.

Charles Hanskat, P.E., is a Fellow member of the American Concrete Institute, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Florida Engineering Society. He serves as the Executive Director and Technical Director of the American Shotcrete Association. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and has been a licensed professional engineer for over 45 years.

 Hanskat has been involved in the design, construction, evaluation, and repair of environmental concrete, marine, building, and shotcrete structures throughout his career. Hanskat is actively involved in developing codes and standards with various professional and technical engineering societies, including ACI, ASTM, AREMA, and ICRI.