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Shotcrete only vs shotcrete/soil nailing for slope stabilization
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A shotcrete coating can be used for treating rocks prone to disintegration - in my area it is used from time to time on shale rock cuttings which are globally stable, but where flakes of shale are continually spalling off and ultimately washing into the roadway. It might save costs on maintenance of these slopes but whether or not it's the best way, I'm not sure.
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike
Shotcrete does not hold up a slope or wall. It helps prevent erosion or sloughing of soil from between soil nails. Soil nails provide the support.
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