Bill Corbett

Slip Testing

Understanding Slip Coefficient and Tension Creep Testing of Coatings Used in Slip-Critical Bolted Connections

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Bridges, buildings, and other structures commonly include designed bolted connections of steel beams, girders, and other structural members using connection/splice plates of various sizes and configurations. High-strength bolts are used to secure the connections. The holes in the steel members and the connection/splice plates are larger (typically 1/16–1/8 of an inch larger) than the bolt […]

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Coating Instrument Calibration

Ask A Consultant Q & A: Calibration and Verification of Coating Inspection Gages

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Calibration and Verification of Coating Inspection Gages Question: Could you please provide a clear explanation of the calibration and verification of coating inspection gages in the coating business? I would also appreciate  if you could give an example using a coating inspection gage. Answer: ASTM D7091 provides very good definitions of Calibration and Verification of Accuracy

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Measuring Dry Film Coating Thickness According to SSPC-PA 2

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THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH THE REVISED STANDARDS FOR 2015: [button url=”https://ktauniversity.com/measuring-coating-thickness-sspc-pa-2/” size=”large” style=”blue”] Click Here to Read the Updated Article [/button] Coating thickness shall be measured in accordance with SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Paint Application Standard No. 2 (SSPC-PA 2) is a simple enough statement, yet this common specification requirement is

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