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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…
Coating Systems for Precast Concrete
Introduction – When it is time to decide if precast or other concrete elements should be protected with a coating layer, consideration must be given to the…
Preparation of Precast Concrete for Painting
Introduction – Precast Concrete refers to concrete that is poured (cast) into a form (mold) at a manufacturing facility and allowed to cure under controlled conditions. A…
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