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Editing the Trouble Out of Painting Specifications
Painting specifications identify the facility or building owner’s requirements for the selection and use of coatings for both the protection of substrates and aesthetics. The ...
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Coating Failure Analysis Learning Series – Part 1 of 6
Welcome to the KTA Coating Failure Analysis Video Learning Series! This is a six-part video series that demonstrates the field and laboratory methods that were used ...
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Corrosion Management of Elevated Lattice Galvanized Structures
Many countries, especially the western nations who had ramped up and developed immense industrial capacities during World War II, underwent huge expansions ...
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Pitting Due to Stray Current Corrosion
Section loss of pipe wall is of great concern in the pipeline industry. Reduced wall thickness due to pitting corrosion can adversely impact pipeline integrity; ...
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The Case of Improperly Cleaned Surfaces: Failures in Preparation or Specification?
What happens if coatings are applied to an improperly cleaned surface? The simple answer might be to expect premature coating failure, but what exactly is ...
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Can Pre-Project Coating Testing Lead to Post-Application Performance?
Many agencies and facility owners require coating testing of products and systems prior to their use on a coating project. This is not an original concept; ...
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Mitigating Moisture in Concrete and Masonry Walls
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 ...
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Common Causes of Blistering and Bubbling in Industrial Coatings
Blistering formation in high performance industrial coatings is a common phenomenon. Understanding why blisters form is sometimes very simple and in other instances quite complex. ...
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Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Positive Material Identification has become a convenient and reliable way to determine the alloy compositions of materials. One of the greatest advantages of using a PMI ...
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