Guide for Inspection of Coatings Applied to Hydraulic Structures.
Abstract
The Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) is responsible for maintaining the locks and dams on navigable waterways as well as numerous smaller structures designed for flood protection or recreation. This maintenance includes repainting the existing steel structures. Most of the painting is done by private industry under contracts prepared using the Civil Works Construction Guide Specification CW-09940, Painting: Hydraulic Structures and Appurtenant Works. Inspection of these painting operations is the responsibility of the Corps. In the past, improper inspection has resulted in the acceptance of paint work that did not meet specifications. Most of this has been attributed to insufficient inspection manpower, lack of training for inspectors, and insufficient or uncalibrated inspection equipment. It is believed that inspection efficiency could be improved by providing convenient reference material describing coating characteristics, proper application procedures, and equipment requirements. This report contains instructional material for Corps of Engineers personnel who are responsible for inspection of coatings applied to hydraulic structures. Included is information on corrosion theory, coating types and characteristics, surface preparation, coating application, coating failures, inspection procedures for various types of coating systems, and use and calibration of inspection instruments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168486
Entities
People
- A. Beitelman
- E. Kline
- K. Tator
- K. Trimber
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory