Effects of Corrosion on Military Facilities of the Presidio of San Francisco.

Abstract

The effects of atmospheric corrosion on military facilities at the Presidio of San Francisco induced by airborne salt fall are described. Problem areas include deterioration of galvanized sheet metal, building hardware, refrigeration and air conditioning components, and exterior electrical distribution lines. Recommendations to decrease deterioration rates are made, along with suggested revisions to Technical Manuals 5-551K and 5-680C. An information exchange mechanism between design engineers (Corps of Engineers Districts) and maintenance engineers (Facility Engineers) to improve facility longevity is proposed. Other measures to decrease life-cycle costs, consistent with military priorities, are also recommended. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA058727

Entities

People

  • Christopher Hahin

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheric Corrosion
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Inhibition
  • Drinking Water
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Galvanic Corrosion
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Military Facilities
  • Plastics
  • Sheet Metal
  • Stainless Steel

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.