Corrosion Failure
Protecting Public Art Against Corrosion
Corrosion issues arise on outdoor public art and bronze sculptures from time to time that require investigation and remedial actions to be...
The Role of Corrosion in the Flint Water Crisis
Brown discolored water began appearing in a city’s drinking water after a change to the water supply. Further investigations revealed the...
If Copper is a Noble Metal then Why Are My Pipes Corroding?
Copper is classified as a noble metal due to its reluctance to corrode; however it has been wrongly characterized as corrosion-proof and...
What’s the Inside Scoop on Crevice Corrosion?
Crevice corrosion forms in crevices and faying surfaces between two joining metal surfaces. This article explains the factors that cause it...
Effective Home Remedies for Treating Surface Corrosion
Learn some of the numerous DIY home and workshop remedies you can apply to improve matters before having to accept defeat in the name of a...
The Effects of Stress Concentration on Crack Propagation
An understanding of how cracks form and propagate enables us to design safer and more reliable structures at a lower cost.
Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion
Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a worldwide problem that causes a range of economic, aesthetic and utilization issues....
Stopping Rust in Bolted Systems
In harsh salt or chemical environments, bolting systems are often the first to corrode. What mechanisms cause this rapid deterioration and...
Sealing a Corroded Seawater Vessel without Hot Work or Drainage
A leaking seawater vessel needed repair of both thin and through-wall defects. A unique combination of materials and methods allowed an...
The Science of Cavitation: Diagnosis & Resistance Methods
Understanding the complexities of cavitation in process equipment is challenging, as is identifying the problem once it has taken hold. A...
Five Key Factors in Understanding the Role of Soluble Salts in Coatings Failures
In determining the role of soluble salts in coating failures, both the physical and chemical aspects of delamination must be considered....
6 Ways to Prevent Failure Analysis Frustration
This article discusses how to work with a metallurgical lab to increase the likelihood of getting the information needed to determine the...
What is the Difference Between Strength and Toughness?
For structural components exposed to fatigue conditions, designers must be concerned with both the strength and the toughness. Find out...
Understanding Corrosion in Pumps and How to Deal With It
Even after taking all the precautionary measures, certain unexpected pump failures can still occur. Research studies say that corrosion is...
Stray Current Corrosion and Preventive Measures
Stray current can cause serious damage if left unchecked. However, there are methods for detecting and combating it. Read on to find out...
The Corrosion of Polymeric Materials
Polymeric materials are not corrosion-proof. Preventing failure involves grasping the complexities of corrosion in these materials.
The 3 Stages of Corrosion Failure Analysis
Failure analysis allows corrosion engineers to determine why a component or piece of equipment failed and how to prevent the same type of...
Human Error as a Factor in Corrosion Failure
One of the least addressed causes of corrosion is human error. Here we'll take a look at how human error contributes to corrosion failure...
An Introduction to Soil Corrosion
Did you know that soil could be highly corrosive? Find out which factors determine the corrosivity of soils, and what can be done to...
