PROTECTION OF MOORING BUOYS. PART 1. INITIATION OF FIELD TESTING

Abstract

Thirteen different protective coating systems were applied to fifteen buoys at the U. S. Naval Station, San Diego. A cathodic protection system was installed on three of the buoys, and three others served as controls. The application of each coating system is described, and a cost analysis for complete overhaul and replacement of each of the test buoys is presented. The test buoys are currently serving the fleet in San Diego Bay and will be periodically inspected and evaluated for protection afforded by coatings and cathodic protection installations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1963
Accession Number
AD0411426

Entities

People

  • R. L. Alumbaugh
  • Richard W. Drisko

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antifouling Coatings
  • Birds
  • Cost Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Naval Vessels
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Protective Coatings
  • Resins
  • San Diego Bay
  • Second World War
  • Test Methods
  • Training

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design