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              Figure 11.27  Summary of the de-  a number of operational and cost advantages and is used routinely in a number of
              velopmentofcableboltconfigurations  Australian mines (Villaescusa, 1999).
              (after Windsor, 2001).
                                        11.6.4  Shotcrete
                                        Shotcrete is pneumatically applied concrete used to provide passive support to the rock
                                        surface. It consists of a mixture of Portland cement, aggregates, water and a range of
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