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Welding Shear Studs Through Zinc Paint
When steel is shop-painted, it is usually primed with a zinc coating, and the remaining coat(s)applied to all surfaces except the top of top flanges ...
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Preparing and Painting Galvanizing
Galvanizing is the application of a zinc layer to steel by a variety of methods such as hot dip, continuous or electro-deposition. In many instances ...
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Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Through Ergonomics
Background Ergonomics is a field study that involves the application of knowledge about physical, psychological, and biomechanical abilities and limitations of the human body. This ...
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Use of Fire Resistive Coatings in Building Construction
Fire resistive coatings generally refers to a broad group of materials known as sprayed fire resistive materials (SFRM). These coatings provide protection to structural steel ...
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Problem Solved: My Paint Looks Bad — Can I Prove It Has Faded?
As a building owner, if you begin to suspect that the paint on your building has faded and become dull, your next concern may be ...
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Podcast #3 – Slip-Critical Painted Bolted Connections
This 17 minute podcast features KTA’s Carly McGee, moderated by KTA’s Ken Trimber. It discusses key aspects of slip-critical bolted connections including testing methods, testing ...
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High-Temperature Service (Heat-Resistant) Coatings: Industries, Coating Types, Testing Protocols and Consequences of Testing Inconsistencies
High temperature-resistant coatings are used in a variety of industries and markets to prevent corrosion of steel subjected to extreme temperatures while in service. There ...
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Collect with Care: How to Effectively Gather Paint Samples for Off-Site Analysis
When paint is blistering and peeling, laboratory analysis is often required to determine the cause. But what types of samples are needed, and how should ...
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Preparing Hot Dip Galvanizing for Painting – It’s not Overly Complicated
Bare galvanizing provides excellent corrosion protection at a pH between 7 and 13, but corrosion of the zinc increases as the pH becomes more acidic ...
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