Materials Selection
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
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...
How to Stop a Ship’s Marine Corrosion in 3 Steps
Discover the three-step process to stop corrosion in metal ships
Choosing a Fit-for-Service Lining System for Process Vessels
Most process vessels in the oil and gas industry are constructed from carbon steel, which corrodes under harsh chemical, heat and pressure...
Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels
Oil and gas process vessels are commonly subjected to aggressive chemicals and elevated levels of temperature and pressure. Those who...
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...
Important Coating Standard Update for AS/NZS 2312 (Part 1)
A renowned corrosion expert provides a technical overview of changes to AS/NZS 2312.1:2014 'Guide to the protection of structural steel...
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...
Writing Safety Into Your Coating Specification
Safety should be a primary consideration in any coating specification, because everyone involved in a coating project has the right to...
Why One Insulation Material Does Not Fit All Applications
Johns Manville Industrial Insulation Group explains why there isn’t a single insulation on the market today that will provide optimal...
