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13 July 2011 ~ 0 Comments

ISO 1461:1999, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles – Specifications and test methods Reviews

ISO 1461:1999, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles – Specifications and test methods This Standard specifies the general properties of and methods of test for coatings applied by hot dipping in zinc (containing not more than 2 % of other metals) on fabricated iron and steel articles. It does not apply to:sheet and wire that are continuously hot dip galvanized; tube and pipe that is hot dip galvanized in automatic plants; hot dip galvanized products for which…. Click Here to Read More

20 April 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Corrosion of Steel in Concrete: Prevention, Diagnosis, Repair

Corrosion of Steel in Concrete: Prevention, Diagnosis, Repair Reinforced concrete has been developed and applied extensively in the 20th century .It combines the good compressive strength of concrete with the high tensile strength of steel and has proven to be successful in terms of structural performance and durability. However, there are instances of premature failure of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete components due to corrosion of the reinforcing steel with very high…. Click Here to Read More

20 April 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Steel Corrosion in Concrete: Fundamentals and civil engineering practice (Modern Concrete Technology)

Steel Corrosion in Concrete: Fundamentals and civil engineering practice (Modern Concrete Technology) Poor durability of concrete is a major cause of problems in modern building and civil engineering structures in all countries: the annual cost of investigating and repairing deteriorating reinforced concrete structures runs into many millions of pounds. This book explains the fundamentals of the corrosion of steel in concrete. It is comprehensive and provides a basis for the practising…. Click Here to Read More