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  Scientific Properties

  The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials

  Shear strength is a material property analogous to the ultimate tensile strength (UTS), with the key difference being in the plane in which the strain acts. It is still...

  By: Nemanja Pavlovic

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Polyurea Coating Spotlight with Kyle Flanagan

  Past President of the Polyurea Development Association (PDA), Kyle Flanagan, is a coatings and polyurea chemist and entrepreneur based in California. His company,...

  By: Kyle Flanagan, B.S. | Technical Director, Freedom Chemical Corporation

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  Coatings

  The History and Industry Adoption of Polyurea Coating Systems

  In the decade that I've been working with polyurea spray coating technologies, plus four additional years on the polyurethane chemistry side, we have come a long way...

  By: Kyle Flanagan, B.S. | Technical Director, Freedom Chemical Corporation

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Review of Solvent-Free Epoxy Protection for Secondary Containment Concrete

  Liquid materials can present a threat to the soil, groundwater and surface water if accidentally spilled or leaked from the tanks where such materials are contained...

  By: Osmay Oharriz, Ch.E., M.Sc. | Oil & Gas Industry Manager, Belzona Inc.

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  Cathodic Protection

  How Hybrid Cathodic Systems Protect Reinforced Concrete

  This paper is a summary of the new technology being used to extend the life of bridges on the State Highway 16 Causeway Project near Auckland. The technology is built on...

  By: Corrie Cook

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  Concrete

  The Root Causes of Today's Multifactorial Concrete Problems

  Regular and planned asset maintenance is vital for reinforced concrete structures. Such maintenance should not be a "cosmetic repair" but rather a proper root...

  By: Hamid Khan

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  Concrete

  Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues

  Water is an essential ingredient in concrete. Initially, moisture must be present for desired properties. However, excessive moisture in a concrete slab can lead to...

  By: Fred Goodwin | Head Corrosion Competency Center, BASF Construction Chemicals

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  Concrete

  Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad?

  Prior to the commencement of concrete repairs, the fundamental thing to consider is surface preparation. The amelioration of damaged concrete structures involves many...

  By: Hamid Khan

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  Corrosion Failure

  Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion

  Corrosion affects all concrete buildings and structures around the world to some extent, with annual costs in the billions to national economies. With hotel assets,...

  By: Wesley Fawaz | xecutive Officer, Australasian Corrosion Association

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  Prevention

  Why Concrete Delamination Occurs - and What to Do About It

  Delaminations in concrete slabs can be a serious problem, but often they are "heard" before they are seen. Here's an example:A concrete floor slab placed...

  By: Corrosionpedia Staff

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  Corrosion Prevention

  EIT Corrosion Detection Systems: Are They the Future?

  Prestressed concrete structures with post-tensioned (PT) tendons have been extensively used for bridges because they facilitate the creation of long-span superstructures...

  By: Shivananda Prabhu

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  Coatings

  4 Types of Concrete Floor Coatings (And What You Should Know About Each)

  There is no shortage of options when it comes to concrete floor coatings. These materials are generally used to protect underlying concrete floors from wear as well as...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer