ABSTRACT
Due to the numerous inputs in shotcrete operations, determining a method for savings and efficiencies that provides numerous benefits throughout the value chain can allow for viability across a wider range of use cases. Mechanized shotcrete is essential for a wide range of construction activities, with the leading use cases being tunneling & mining. Finding solutions to provide savings & efficiencies while improving the final quality of the process is crucial to improving operations. Additionally, solutions that allow for a reduction in the carbon footprint associated with shotcrete, and improving operations make the prospect enormously more valuable. A reduction in dosage or consumption of accelerator, with increased strength generation at reduced time intervals can allow for decreased re-entry times, and optimized shotcrete mix designs. Passive solutions that administer numerous benefits that impact initial and final strengths, operational efficiencies, and cost improvements, represent technologies for next-generation equipment.
