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Mitigating Moisture in Concrete and Masonry Walls

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In commercial buildings, the uncontrolled intrusion of moisture into concrete and masonry walls may have costly consequences. Moisture supports the growth of mold, and causes wall coatings to blister and peel. It also saturates insulation, reducing energy efficiency. In extreme cases, moisture intrusion leads to spalling and could even necessitate wall replacement. Coatings and water […]

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Painting Bolted Connections for Bridges

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High-strength bolts have been used to assemble steel structures for over 60 years, supported by research conducted by the Research Council on Riveted and Bolted Structural Joints (RCRBSJ). RCRBSJ was founded in 1947 but is now known as the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC). Despite the long history of use, there is still confusion

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[VIDEO] Verification of Accuracy Of Type 2 Gauges According To SSPC PA-2 & ASTM D7091

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Type 2 Dry Film Thickness Gauge – Verification of Accuracy [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5WucAibO9s[/embedyt] Join KTAGage’s Matt Fajt for an explanation on Verification of Accuracy in relation to Type 2 gauges as it relates to SSPC PA-2 and ASTM D7091. For more information, or to view our product listings, please visit www.ktagage.com

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KTA Lunch N’ Learn Webinar: Understanding SSPC Abrasive Blast Cleaning Standards and SSPC-VIS 1

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Learning Objectives for this SSPC Abrasive Blast Cleaning Standards Webinar include: -Understand the written SSPC abrasive blast cleaning standards -Understand the use of SSPC-VIS 1, Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning     “Understanding SSPC Abrasive Blast Cleaning Standards and SSPC-VIS 1” is a Lunch N’ Learn Webinar

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SSPC Coating Specs

SSPC Commercial Coatings Progress Update

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The establishment of SSPC’s five commercial coating committees marks a second major expansion of the scope of the Society. Founded in 1950, mainly through the efforts of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), SSPC took as its scope the technology of cleaning and painting steel in industrial and public works environments. Indeed, until the mid 1980s, persons of prominence

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