Shotcrete, gunite (/ ˈɡʌnaɪt /), or sprayed concrete is concrete or mortar conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at high velocity onto a surface.
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The trade terms for sprayed concrete are gunite and shotcrete. Gunite and shotcrete are alternative forms of concrete, distributed by a hose at a high velocity, which enables us to reach awkward surfaces such as tunnels, bridges, swimming pools and train stations.