JPCL July 2017


Standards Used for Partial Coating Removal During Maintenance Painting

by J. Peter Ault, P.E., PCS and Eric Shoyer, Elzly Technology Corporation

Partial surface preparation is a cost-saving concept with merit and demonstrated success in low-risk applications. This article details the challenges one must overcome prior to adopting partial surface preparation for high-risk applications with long desired service life.

Standards Used for Partial Coating Removal During Maintenance Painting

by J. Peter Ault, P.E., PCS and Eric Shoyer, Elzly Technology Corporation

Partial surface preparation is a cost-saving concept with merit and demonstrated success in low-risk applications. This article details the challenges one must overcome prior to adopting partial surface preparation for high-risk applications with long desired service life.

Failure Analysis: Disbonded Coating and Cathodic Protection Shielding for Pipelines And Utility Poles

by Mehrooz Zamanzadeh, Matco Services, Inc. and George T. Bayer, Exova

This article emphasizes the basic problems and applied aspects of failures encountered at three separate structures and details the factors and mechanisms affecting them. In underground structures protected by cathodic protection, coatings should be selected that do not shield cathodic currents. Coa...

Failure Analysis: Disbonded Coating and Cathodic Protection Shielding for Pipelines And Utility Poles

by Mehrooz Zamanzadeh, Matco Services, Inc. and George T. Bayer, Exova

This article emphasizes the basic problems and applied aspects of failures encountered at three separate structures and details the factors and mechanisms affecting them. In underground structures protected by cathodic protection, coatings should be selected that do not shield cathodic currents. Coa...

Successful Flooring Installation On Concrete: Beating The Odds

by Fred Goodwin, Lori Proops and Richard First, BASF Corporation

The authors describe the many interrelated elements that must be simultaneously considered to achieve a successful installation of flooring over concrete. Examination of different options is necessary to ensure a balance between a satisfied owner, a profitable installation and something everyone inv...

Successful Flooring Installation On Concrete: Beating The Odds

by Fred Goodwin, Lori Proops and Richard First, BASF Corporation

The authors describe the many interrelated elements that must be simultaneously considered to achieve a successful installation of flooring over concrete. Examination of different options is necessary to ensure a balance between a satisfied owner, a profitable installation and something everyone inv...