DOTs on Maintaining Corroded Connections: Cleaning, Caulking & Cost

by Tom Inglis and Nick Volk, IDOT District 4; Dan Brydl, FHWA-Illinois Division; and Ken Trimber, KTA-Tator, Inc.

Because of the intricate design of the Shade-Lohmann Bridge bridge, Illinois Department of Transportation District 4 decided that connections should be caulked to provide additional protection. After hearing about both successes and failures when caulking was used, IDOT wanted to better understand t...

DOTs on Maintaining Corroded Connections: Cleaning, Caulking & Cost

by Tom Inglis and Nick Volk, IDOT District 4; Dan Brydl, FHWA-Illinois Division; and Ken Trimber, KTA-Tator, Inc.

Because of the intricate design of the Shade-Lohmann Bridge bridge, Illinois Department of Transportation District 4 decided that connections should be caulked to provide additional protection. After hearing about both successes and failures when caulking was used, IDOT wanted to better understand t...

Putting the Pieces Together: Integrating Steel Repairs with Bridge Painting Projects

by Kevin H. Keith, PE, LiRo Engineers, Inc.

Many bridge painting projects include steel repairs as part of the contract. Painting and steel repairs are performed by separate trades and often by separate contractors, but both must work together and be installed as a system to perform as intended. This article is a discussion about the process ...

Putting the Pieces Together: Integrating Steel Repairs with Bridge Painting Projects

by Kevin H. Keith, PE, LiRo Engineers, Inc.

Many bridge painting projects include steel repairs as part of the contract. Painting and steel repairs are performed by separate trades and often by separate contractors, but both must work together and be installed as a system to perform as intended. This article is a discussion about the process ...

Fight the Phenol: Baked Phenolic RailCar Linings for Extended Service

by John Myers, Carboline Company

With more than 400,000 tank cars carrying raw materials, intermediate chemicals and finished products for both industrial use and direct or indirect human consumption on railroads throughout North America, interior linings are critical for protecting these commodities from contamination and maximizi...

Fight the Phenol: Baked Phenolic RailCar Linings for Extended Service

by John Myers, Carboline Company

With more than 400,000 tank cars carrying raw materials, intermediate chemicals and finished products for both industrial use and direct or indirect human consumption on railroads throughout North America, interior linings are critical for protecting these commodities from contamination and maximizi...