Gunite is one of the most popular materials for pool installation nationwide. Because of the flexibility in design that gunite provides, shotcrete and gunite contractors can use a wet or dry process to install residential or commercial pools efficiently and easily. At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring, gunite pool installation is a part of our long …
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The Best Conditions for Soil Nails in Slope Stabilization
Last month, we discussed the cost-effectiveness of soil nailing as a slope stabilization solution. Now, let’s look at the most favorable conditions for applying this method. At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring, we design custom solutions to fit each project. From our headquarters in Littleton, Colorado, we have implemented soil nailing processes in many projects within …
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A Safety-Focused Civil Engineering Company
At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring, we provide custom geotechnical engineering services and solutions with a focus on safety. From our headquarters in Littleton, Colorado (near Denver), we serve the state of Colorado as well as other states in the region, so we are used to adapting to local safety codes and standards as well as …
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Thorcon’s Variety of Shoring and Stabilization Services
At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring, we provide a variety of services to Colorado and sates in the surrounding area designed to stabilize structures, improve infrastructure and prevent geotechnical problems. Every single project we work on gets the attention of our team of civil engineers who create custom solutions for each situation. We also guarantee high …
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How Shotcrete and Gunite Can Help Fight Terrorism
At the beginning of the month, there was a breakthrough in the formula for steel-reinforced shotcrete/gunite which can not only make the substance sturdier, but also much more fire resistant than other forms of shotcrete. At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring in Littleton, CO, we are always intrigued by new advances in shotcrete engineering and unique stories …
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Trench Shoring Safety Makes the News in April
This month has seen a lot of discussion on shoring safety in the news, particularly in regards to trench shoring. Secure trench shoring is vital to safe excavation, as workers who get caught in a collapsed trench have almost no time to react, so OSHA takes violations of trench safety practices very seriously. Likewise, contractors …
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Soil Nails: Cost-Effective Slope Stabilization
Slope stability engineering is more than just another geotechnical engineering service. It’s a vital part of secure structural engineering which keeps people safe as they go through life in buildings, on roadways, and interact with any variety of infrastructure. Located in Colorado, we at Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring are no strangers to the importance of …
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4 Geotechnical Engineering Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring in Littleton, CO, we always aim to educate—whether that means discussing custom civil engineering plans in detail to ensure a swift and safe project, giving you further information about our geotechnical engineering services as you choose a firm that’s right for your needs, or providing fun facts through our blog. …
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Shotcrete Construction Gets the Ultimate Artistic Treatment
Shotcrete makes international news again, this time in the world of prehistoric art. At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring in Littleton, Colorado, we love seeing gunite concrete and shotcrete construction gain attention worldwide, so we are excited to comment on this brand new story, coming to us from France. Anyone who has taken a basic art …
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