Materials Selection
Working towards Consensus in the Coatings and Corrosion Fields
Behind the technical reason for a failure, there resides a lack of technical curiosity, a search for the truth and, ultimately, a lack of...
5 Ways to Measure the Hardness of a Material
Knowing the hardness of a material is extremely useful as it assists in the selection of appropriate materials for specific applications....
The Crystalline Structure of Metals
Materials are made up of a wide variety of atomic structures. However, metals in particular almost always have their atoms organized in a...
6 Ways to Measure Fluid Viscosity
Viscosity is an important fluid property that is essential for products in various industries. Dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity...
Are Conductive Linings Necessary for Tank Farms and Process Vessels?
Proper grounding, the use of additives, quality construction of the tank and supporting infrastructure and adherence to safe operating...
6 Tests to Measure a Material's Strength
Tensile, compressive, fatigue, torsion, nick break and creep tests are six important procedures used to measure the strength of a material.
Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing
To implement an effective strategy to prevent CUI, engineers, specifiers and facility operators need to consider the elements of an entire...
New Advances in Epoxy Protective Coatings
New epoxy coating technology that allows for true epoxy-amine curing in a single-pack product is becoming available in the marketplace. The...
Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks
Historical landmarks are culturally significant with backgrounds that prompt a sense of nostalgia to those who visit them.
How Metallic Coatings Protect Metals from Corrosion
Metals such as steel are prone to corrosion. Here we examine the science behind the metallic coatings that protect against corrosion.
The Role of Chromium in Intergranular Corrosion
Stainless steel alloys owe their anti-corrosive properties to chromium, which grants a passivation effect to both ferrite and austenite...
An In-Depth Look at Tensile Strength
While tensile strength is by no means a sure-fire way to guarantee the reliability and safety of a structure due to many different issues,...
Comparing Insulation in Storm-prone Areas
An issue that affects facilities in tropical and storm-prone area is the threat of superstorms and tropical events, which can be...
The Corrosion Properties of Aluminum and Its Alloys
Aluminum and aluminum alloys are in widespread use in many industrial applications, with its usage second only to that of steel.
The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials
A problem that civil engineers currently face is corrosion of the steel reinforcements commonly found in aging infrastructure. Recent...
Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility
Discover the mechanical properties of metals used for construction materials and how corrosion influences the metal’s internal structure.
Corrosion Fatigue of Welded Joints On Marine Offshore Structures
When combined, fatigue and corrosion have an exponentially worse effect on the reliability and lifespan on marine offshore structures and...
Industry Experts Discuss Subsea Pipeline Corrosion Management
In this exclusive interview, three oil & gas industry corrosion experts discuss some of the key challenges in protecting subsea assets from...
Case Study: Large-scale Installation of Encapsulating Technology for Flange Protection
A case study highlights the use of a peelable, resealable membrane technology to protect more than 500 flanges from severe weathering and...
