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Developing an Efffective Coating Specification

Product Number: 51216-017-SG

Author: Breck Vernon

Publication Date: 2016

$20.00

This presentation will describe best practices for preparing a quality specification for applying protective coatings and linings to industrial structures. A well-prepared specification helps ensure that the contractor performs the work required in the allotted time. The presentation will focus on developing appropriate requirements for applying coatings and linings to obtain maximum system performance, service life, and protection of substrates in the prevailing service environment.

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Education on the Differences Between Wet Abrasion Blasting and Water Jetting

Product Number: 41214-823-SG

Author: Duane T. Hough

Publication Date: 2014

$20.00

There is a wide gulf in the industry between the capabilities of water jetting and wet abrasive blast equipment capabilities and the perception of their capabilities. The misinformation frequently leads to miscommunication between the various parties involved in projects where the equipment and associated standards are used.

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Factors Determining the Size of Projects

Product Number: 41207-304-SG

Author: Ralph Baliunas, Louis G. Lyras

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

This paper identifies the problems with large multi-year painting projects and discusses the benefit to Facility Owners and Contractors for breaking a large bridge project into smaller phases. It will also discuss factors that determine the optimum size, large or small, of a painting project and their impacts. The size of a project will be analyzed from the standpoint of money, time, insurance, bonding, manpower, inspection, management, bridge inventory and job quality.

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Failure to Accept an ‘or Equal’ - Valid Restriction or Restraint of Trade

Product Number: 41207-389-SG

Author: L. Skip Vernon, Peter N. Ralston

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

This paper addresses the general rules and principles under federal and select state law1 (California and Michigan) surrounding the use of brand name or “or equal” clauses in public procurement. Specifically, it focuses on the prohibitions or restrictions upon solicitation provisions that favor one contractor over another, or one product over another, through the use of a brand name or “or equal” provision in the solicitation.

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Florida Department of Transportation Metalizing Existing Bridge Structures: A Case Study

Product Number: 41214-852-SG

Author: Don Buwalda, Greg Richards

Publication Date: 2014

$20.00

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How Can Companies Go Greener? (-...Psst: Without Loosing Performance)

Product Number: 41213-734-SG

Author: Anders Braekke

Publication Date: 2013

$20.00

The Global coating market is having a lot of pressure from official bodies and customers to take the business into a green direction. A greener approach will create need for new products and specifications. Increased global trade will put further pressure on producer to serve similar qualities to all countries

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Impact of 3rd Party Inspection: A Case History on the Harbor Bridge

Product Number: 41207-305-SG

Author: Ken Barnett

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

State Departments of Transportation let contracts for cleaning and application of protective coatings for steel bridge structures, but often lack staff with the training and knowledge to properly address technical issues that may arise on the project. The department’s engineering and inspection staff may be very skilled at administering a wide variety of construction contracts but lack the experience necessary to deal with the unique issues that often arise on painting projects.

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Lessons Learned from Dehumidification Specifications, Good and Bad

Product Number: 51219-215-SG

Author: Don J. Schnell

Publication Date: 2019

$20.00

There have been specifications written for the use of dehumidification during surface preparation and coatings since the early nineties. These early specs keyed in on parameters that were believed to get the job done and reflected the limited knowledge and experience of a very new industry. Since then, dehumidification has become much more widely accepted and specifications exist for pipes, above ground storage tanks, ships and containments.

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Myth or Fact: Higher Surface Profile Increases Coating Adhesion

Product Number: 41216-969-SG

Author: Brad Gooden

Publication Date: 2016

$20.00

Many coating product data sheets call for surface profiles of 3-4 mils. Others call for 1.5-2 miles surface profile for a very similar coating type – why should this be? To start to understand this we need to first of all look at why we measure the surface profile on steel surfaces. It pretty much comes down to two main things.

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NSRP-US Navy Initiatives to Reduce the Costs of Painting Navy Ships

Product Number: 41211-593-SG

Author: Steve Cogswell

Publication Date: 2011

$20.00

This paper will discuss cost reduction of building and maintaining Navy Ships. Specifications, inspection, preparation, and application will also be discussed.

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Polymeric Interior and Exterior Marine Decking Systems

Product Number: 41213-801-SG

Author: Jing Zeng , Paul Anderson

Publication Date: 2013

$20.00

Polymeric interior and exterior marine decking systems provide both decorative and functional protection for ships, aircraft carriers, and offshore drilling platforms. Interior decking systems includes coatings, color flake and quartz systems, terrazzo, and underlayments, which are applied in areas such as galleys, living quarters, and wet spaces.

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Polyurea for Potable Water – Overcoming Structural Challenges for a Successful Waterproof Lining System

Product Number: 41208-410-SG

Author: Michael C. Durbin, Sue Schroeder

Publication Date: 2008

$20.00

In the early 1900’s, a small community in the mountains of western Maryland, installed two potable water tanks that were open top and below grade. Over the years, they began leaking water into the basements of nearby residences, so several upgrades to the tanks were planned. The upgrades included the addition of metal dome roofs, electronic security systems with fencing, and a waterproof lining system. Contractors were invited to view the facility and bid the lining system while the tanks were still in service – first mistake

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