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Test Your Knowledge Series – Calculating and Measuring Wet Film Thickness
Introduction/Background Wet film thickness (WFT) is the measured thickness of any applied wet paint that is liquid-based. The WFT is measured to assure that the correct amount…
KTA University “Test Your Knowledge” Series – Surface Profile Measurement
Introduction/Background Surface profile is defined as a measurement of the maximum peak-to-valley depth created by abrasive impingement against a surface during abrasive blast cleaning operations, or by…
KTA University “Test Your Knowledge” Series – Surface Preparation
Surface Soluble Salt Detection and Analysis Introduction/Background Chemical contaminants on a surface can include chlorides, ferrous ions, sulfates, and nitrates, among other types of soluble salts. Chloride…
KTA “Test Your Knowledge” Series: Surface Preparation Abrasive Blast Cleaning Standards
Abrasive Blast Cleaning Standards SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings and NACE International[1] has volunteer technical committees made up of subject matter experts that develop consensus standards…
Corrosion Protection of a Halifax Harbour Bridge: Challenges, Issues and Opportunities
The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge is a 1.3-kilometer-long (4,265-foot-long) cable suspension bridge that carries automotive traffic over the Halifax Harbour between Dartmouth and Halifax. There are four…
Inspection of the Precast Concrete Surface Preparation and Coating Application
Introduction – Precast concrete is cleaned and painted for both beautification and protection. Painting may involve the use of protective coatings, stains, or water repellents. For the…
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