Shotcrete

Shotcrete
Cemex Shotcrete is a specially designed concrete developed for use with compressed air spraying equipment. Shotcrete is a fast and effective way to apply a concrete in areas where using conventional concrete would be difficult. Cemex Shotcrete also formas an integral part of an innovative low cost, low carbon housing solution.
Technical Specifications
Cemex's expert team creates bespoke readymix concrete mixes tailored to your project. We handle challenges such as corrosive ground, extreme weather, and high-strength requirements, working to your specifications or providing solutions to meet them.
| Concrete Grade (N/mn²) | 05 to 40 |
|---|---|
| Durability (RCP, WP, WA) | Not required |
| Workability Slump (mm) | 75 to 200 |
| Workability Retention (Hours) | 2 to 8 |
| Maximum Aggregate Size (mm) | 5 or 10 |
| Typical Hardened Density (Kg/m³) | 2300 |
| Cement Types² | OPC |
| Supplementary Cementitious Materials³ | DURACEM® |
| Colours | Grey |
Legend Villas
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We supplied Shotcrete to a contractor using an insulated wall panel system to eliminate the need to construct blockwork walls. The system gives savings in time, cost and labour compared to the conventional blockwork system.
Relevant Information
Key information to support the proper use of the product. It includes important guidance based on the material's specific characteristics, helping you follow best practices and make informed decisions during use and handling.
Rapid construction method
- Savings in time and labour.
- Reduction in wastage.
Can be applied in any shape
- Can make shapes that are hard to achieve in conventional concrete.
Elimination of formwork
- Reduced costs.
- Storage area not required for formwork.
- Craneage not required for formwork.
Building a Better Future
Cemex is an industry-leading global construction materials and solutions company that drives innovation to help the world reach the next frontier of sustainable living. With our 100-plus year heritage, we are committed to achieving carbon neutrality through relentless innovation and industry-leading research and development. We stand at the forefront of the circular economy in the construction value chain and pioneer ways to increase the use of waste and residues as alternative raw materials and fuels in our operations. With a digitally enabled customer experience, we offer cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and urbanization solutions in growing markets around the world.
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