Technology Transfer Opportunities for the Construction Engineering Community: Materials and Diagnostics.
Abstract
This materials and diagnostic report is about the Army Corps of Engineers research in the field of coatings originating with the need to develop more durable coatings for the protection of the locks and dams on the rivers. The exposure is one of constant immersion in addition to an extreme amount of abrasion due to floating ice, logs, and other debris. Research has included the evaluation of virtually every generic type of coating; an intensive amount of formulation work was done in addition to the evaluation of many proprietary products. This research program has lead to the development of a series of solution vinyl coatings which have application and performance properties superior to any other coatings evaluated. The coatings have provided complete corrosion protection without maintenance to steel structures in the absence of abrasion for over 30 years and have provided a greater amount of protection in areas of abrasion than other coatings when applied on side-by-side field tests. In addition to the Corps use of these coatings on locks and dams it has been learned that private industry is using them. Another study revealed that the majority of paint used by the facility engineers (FE) is not tested for specification compliance. Finally, a current program involves the desire to paint steel structures which are immersed in water and cannot be dewatered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 27, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA166360
Entities
Organizations
- Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory