Laboratory Evaluation of Metalized Coatings for Use on Reclamation Infrastructure

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Understanding the Basics of Chemical-Resistant Polyesters and Vinyl Esters

This article, the eighth in JPCL’s 2013 series on generic coating types, describes the basic chemist...

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Webinar Tackles Polyaspartic Protection

Dec 11, 2013

SSPC Launches Free Mobile App

Dec 10, 2013

NASA Coatings Seek Smoother Splats

Dec 9, 2013

Concrete Product Tackles Efflorescence

Dec 4, 2013

Stealth Coating Garners Defense Award

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Basic training in brush and roller application

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JPCL Europe Announces October Edition

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Lessons Learned in Coating Water & Wastewater Treatment Structures

Oct 16, 2013

How do you prepare flame-cut edges for application of thermal spray metallic coatings? The problem is that these edges are often harder than the abrasive, so a very low profile is produced, resulting in lower-than-specified adhesion of the thermal spray to the steel.

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New Bridge Inspection Guide Released

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3d DOD Audit Rips USACE on Afghan Work

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Insulation Choice and its Effect on Performance & Service Life of CUI Systems

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Worker Fatally Crushed by Steel Beam

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Bridge Paint Hazards Draw $110k Fine

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OSHA Floats 4 Possible Rule Changes

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Feds: Lead Risk for Painters Persists

Dec 10, 2013

Concrete Training Goes Fatally Awry

Dec 6, 2013

Bids Open for San Fran Ferry Work

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House Panel Pushes Corrosion Covers

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U.S. Dismisses $117M Shipyard Bid Suit

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Google’s Barge Project Investigated

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Building Industry on Board for D+D 2014

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Smart Box Tracks Abrasive Work

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New Unit Uncovers Building Air Leaks

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Feds Recommend Nanomaterial Controls

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