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When is a Paint Dry?

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

When is a Paint Dry? Rob Francis, R A Francis Consulting Services, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia This seemingly simple question of When is a paint dry may appear as exciting as watching paint dry, but in fact shows some complications that can arise…

Pure Polyurea, Corrosion Protection & Offshore Oil Rigs

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

Pure Polyurea, Corrosion Protection & Offshore Oil Rigs Rhino Linings Australasia Pty Ltd (RLA). Both abrasive and corrosive, the marine environment is unforgiving of maritime structures such as offshore platforms, rigs, and ocean-going vessels—all of which are major investments for the companies…

Moisture as a cause of CUI

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

Moisture as a cause of CUI Andy Hoffman Moisture is one of the major factors to consider when investigating corrosion under insulation (CUI). Accumulating water within an insulation system can wreak havoc on metal piping, ventilation and other insulated surfaces, originating from…

Refurbishment of Makatote Viaduct, New Zealand

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

Refurbishment of Makatote Viaduct, New Zealand G. Matthews¹, M. Keenan², D. Jansen2 ¹TBS Group, New Zealand, ²Structures Engineering Services, KiwiRail, New Zealand 1. Introduction The Makatote Viaduct is on the North Island Main Trunk (NIMT) Railway line, which is a 680km long railway…

Coating Refurbishment of Domain Tunnel Ventilation Stack, Melbourne

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

Coating Refurbishment of Domain Tunnel Ventilation Stack, Melbourne Case study submitted by Mattioli – Innovators in Protective Coatings, who are a leading protective coating applicator in Australia, based in Victoria. Transurban’s Grant Street Ventilation Stack for the Domain Tunnel has recently been…

Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad?

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

BE PREPARED – Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad? Hamid Khan – Product Segment Manager, Parchem Prior to the commencement of concrete repairs, the fundamental thing to consider is surface preparation. The amelioration of damaged concrete structures involves many elements,…

Tools and Tips: Holiday Detection on Coated Steel & Concrete Substrates

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

Tools & Tips: Holiday Detection on Coated Steel & Concrete Substrates Tom Swan, November 19, 2015 (republished from Corrosionpedia.com) I’m often asked questions about holiday testing or, as the Europeans call it, porosity testing. Of course, pinholes in a newly applied coating…

The Importance of Asset Management Systems in Long Term Corrosion Control

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

The Importance of Asset Management Systems in Long Term Corrosion Control Mark Dragar, Asset Manager Pipelines, Jemena Asset Management Too often we as engineers and managers of critical infrastructure focus on the technical details in a bid to control corrosion. We focus…

Geraldton Concrete Silos Remediation

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

Geraldton Concrete Silos Remediation: A case study in the structural strengthening and concrete repair practices utilised for the ongoing operation efficiency and durability of concrete silos J Barry, S Robertson & A Mesic, Freyssinet Australia Pty Ltd Project Overview The CBH Group is…

Preventing Coastal Corrosion

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

Preventing Coastal Corrosion (Tea Staining) When used properly, stainless steel enjoys a strong and enduring reputation for visual appeal and structural integrity in a wide range of applications and environments. But, like all materials, stainless steel may become stained or discoloured over…