Understanding Shotcrete (w/ Bill Drakeley, Watershapes University)
00:00 - Introduction to Bill Drakeley
02:22 - Concrete 101: What happens when water mixes with dry cement?
04:02 - Concrete mix design (water:cement ratio)
05:18 - Compressive value (PSI)
07:49 - ACI and ASA minimum for pool concrete is 4000 PSI.
08:59 - How do you regulate PSI? Concrete mix design (water:cement ratio)
11:41 - Quality control
13:08 - Is waterproofing necessary when you have a proper, watertight concrete pool shell?
16:39 - Rapid-fire definitions
20:20 - Types of cracks
21:56 - Hydrating vs. Curing
29:15 - How to prep concrete before plaster
32:27 - Watertight vs. waterproof
33:42 - Summary: do your homework. Thanks for listening!
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