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Occasionally, the protective coatings on a structure reach a life span of 20 years. Quite often when this happens, one of the companies involved in the project, either the coating supplier or coating applicator, will publish pictures of the bridge or tank in a trade magazine as if the project was a great achievement. If instead, we accept the premise that most of the resins used to manufacture protective coatings easily remain stable for 20 years, we should ask ourselves the question, “why aren’t all of the coating systems lasting 20 years?”
Occasionally, the protective coatings on a structure reach a life span of 20 years. Quite often when this happens, one of the companies involved in the project, either the coating supplier or coating applicator, will publish pictures of the bridge or tank in a trade magazine as if the project was a great achievement. If instead, we accept the premise that most of the resins used to manufacture protective coatings easily remain stable for 20 years, we should ask ourselves the question, “why aren’t all of the coating systems lasting 20 years?” This paper does not introduce new or innovative application techniques, nor does this paper present new polymer chemistry. Instead, this paper simply questions why 20-year coating applications are not commonplace with the available products and equipment.
Corrosion control and other organizational-level maintenance on U.S. Navy ships consume significant maintenance dollars and labor resources, while negatively affecting Sailors’ quality of life. The mission of the Preservation Team Initiative is to relieve Ship’s Force from performing selected preservation by utilizing qualified contractors, implementing best commercial engineering and technology practices, and using the most advanced coating systems approved for Navy use.
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Every year millions of dollars are spent litigating the responsibility issues associated with the repair or replacement of coated products that have prematurely lost their decorative or protective value due to improper coating specification or application. Many of these failures could have been avoided if the proper finishing materials and methods were specified, followed, certified and documented.
Attendees will be provided an overview and understanding of the problems associated with concrete deterioration in water and wastewater treatment facilities. Information regarding surface preparation, material selection and application methods will be presented.