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Surface Preparation and Coatings for FRP
Introduction – If Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP), also known as glass reinforced plastic (GRP), is specified to be coated, the appropriate coatings must be selected and the…
Inspection of the FRP Fabrication Process
Introduction – Fiber Reinforced Plastic (or polymer) is known as FRP. It may also be referred to as GRP (glass reinforced plastic), which is the same material. …
Inspection of Surface Preparation and Coating Application of Cast Iron/Ductile Iron Surfaces
Introduction – While cast iron and ductile iron can be used unpainted in some environments, there are many occasions, such as piping, when it is painted. For…
Coatings for Cast Iron/Ductile Iron
Introduction – Cast iron and ductile iron can be coated with a variety of coating systems for both beautification and protection. The selection of specific coatings depends…
Preparation of Cast Iron/Ductile Iron for Painting
By Jay Helsel, PE, KTA-Tator, Inc. Introduction – Cast iron and ductile iron are two different materials but are prepared and painted similarly. Ductile iron consists of…
Inspection of Cleaning and Painting
Introduction – In order to assure the performance of materials applied to wood, inspections of the cleaning and painting process should be undertaken. The general types of…
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