Using Shotcrete for Steep Slope Stabilization
A report from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program classifies about 75 percent of U.S. roads as “low-volume” roads created and maintained by local rather…
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The Unseen Cost Savings of Shotcrete in The Colorado High Country
Do you enjoy motoring in the Colorado Rockies? If so, shotcrete is saving you money each time you make a trip up to the mountains…
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Ancient Slope Stabilization Technique Alive and Well in Colorado
An interesting article appeared in The Watch section of the Telluride Daily Planet last week which we thought showcases the enormous challenge of geotechnical engineering.…
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Safety Focused Work and Stabilization
When it comes to keeping people safe, nobody takes the job more seriously than Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring. We are safety-focused in our work policies…
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Soil Nailing and Micropile Solutions
Soil nailing and micropiles are vital techniques for slope stabilization, used to save money and increase safety within confined and restricted spaces. At Thorcon Shotcrete and…
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More Geotechnical Engineering History
This week, we’re continuing our story of the history of geotechnical engineering. At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring, we think that this next bit of history…
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Ancient Geotechnical Engineering Feats
To continue our historical theme this month, we’re diving into the long history of geotechnical engineering. As a civil engineering company, we here at Thorcon…
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Slope Stabilization Vital to Transportation Safety
Cave Rock Tunnel, Lake Tahoe News out of Lake Tahoe, Nevada yesterday brings with it an update about a crucial infrastructure project being undertaken by…
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Slope Stabilization Vital to Roads and American Infrastructure
In the news these days, there’s a lot of political talk about our cyber infrastructure, but we can never forget the importance of keeping up…
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