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Detailed Coatings Condition Assessment of Steel Bridges

Financial resources for maintenance of coatings systems for owners of steel bridges are at a premium. Therefore, it is imperative to prioritize and choose the scope of services for maintenance painting of these structures in the most efficient manner. This paper will present the fundamental steps necessary for a detailed condition assessment of the existing coatings of steel bridges. 

Product Number: 41208-449-SG
Author: Frank D. Rea, Steven Sibley
Publication Date: 2008
Industry: Coatings
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Financial resources for maintenance of coatings systems for owners of steel bridges are at a premium. Therefore, it is imperative to prioritize and choose the scope of services for maintenance painting of these structures in the most efficient manner. This paper will present the fundamental steps necessary for a detailed condition assessment of the existing coatings of steel bridges. These steps include reviewing background information and field evaluation of the existing coating system. The various field test methods, to include determination of the extent of corrosion, measurement of dry film thickness, adhesion testing, laboratory testing and evaluation of coating defects, will be described. Lastly, interpretation of the data and life cycle cost analysis will be presented.

Financial resources for maintenance of coatings systems for owners of steel bridges are at a premium. Therefore, it is imperative to prioritize and choose the scope of services for maintenance painting of these structures in the most efficient manner. This paper will present the fundamental steps necessary for a detailed condition assessment of the existing coatings of steel bridges. These steps include reviewing background information and field evaluation of the existing coating system. The various field test methods, to include determination of the extent of corrosion, measurement of dry film thickness, adhesion testing, laboratory testing and evaluation of coating defects, will be described. Lastly, interpretation of the data and life cycle cost analysis will be presented.

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