Faying surfaces failure is a situation in which the contacting surfaces or faces of two similar or dissimilar materials placed next to each other to form a joint either fails to perform the function of a joint or loosens up. In a faying surface failure situation, the sealant between the mated… View Full Term
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Bitumen is one of the oldest known engineering materials. Also known as asphalt, bitumen has been used as an adhesive and waterproofing coating for some time. Beyond its widespread use for road paving, bituminous coatings are also used in many industries to prevent corrosion of metallic substrates.
This guide examines bitumen, the raw material used to manufacture bituminous coatings, the history of bituminous coatings, and common applications. It also covers the substrate preparation steps that are required before applying this type of coating.
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