Field Study of Fencing Materials in a Marine-Atmospheric Environment - Results of Up to Three Years of Atmospheric Exposure and Corrosion Rate Determination

Abstract

Fifteen different corrosion-resistant chain- link fencing systems were installed to evaluate their performance in a marine- atmospheric environment. These included metallic, plastic coated, and alloy wire fencing. The test fences were inspected and evaluated periodically for their performance, and the corrosion rates were determined during and up to three years of their exposure. A salt-spray test was also run on some of the samples. The evaluation indicates that the vinyl-clad galvanized chain-link fence and accessories are performing better than other corrosion- resistance chain-link fence being investigated. Although cost of the vinyl- clad fencing was slightly more (11%) than the galvanized chain-link fence, the extra cost of the vinyl-clad fencing appears economically well justified because of its outstanding corrosion resistance, longer service life, and other benefits provided by the vinyl coating.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746842

Entities

People

  • Eddy S. Matsui

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Aluminum Coatings
  • Base Metal
  • Body Weight
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classification
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Materials
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Resistance
  • Salt Spray Tests
  • Security
  • Stainless Steel

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