October 22 - October 26, 2018 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.

October 15 - October 19, 2018
What is the best way to achieve proper surface preparation in areas with limited access, such as interior box beams on bridges?

October 8 - October 12, 2018
Zinc metalizing has been applied to concrete surfaces to provide cathodic protection to rebar in the concrete. What are the problems, if any, with applying zinc metalizing to concrete, and what is the best approach to addressing them?

September 30 - October 5, 2018
How do you determine if local water is suitable for use in UHP waterjetting, particularly in areas where potable water is scarce?

September 24 - September 28, 2018
Some painting specifications call for the use of “Best Effort” in relation to blasting. How does one determine “Best Effort?”

October 22 - October 26, 2018 Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that any environmental regulations regarding the construction or repair of a section of U.S.-Mexico border wall for certain areas in Texas would be waived. Do you think waiving environmental regulations in this context will have a negative impact long-term?

October 15 - October 19, 2018
Earlier this month, a judge stopped the release of records related to the Florida International University bridge collapse. Do you think this was the best choice to protect the investigation?

October 8 - October 12, 2018
University of Sheffield researchers recently identified new structural forms for bridges that involve a one- and three- spoke design, allowing for the construction of very long-span bridges in locations where traditional bridges aren't tenable. Do you think long-span bridges will be a crucial part of global infrastructure?

September 30 - October 5, 2018
Recent reports indicate that the general contractor on New York's new Cuomo Bridge expressed concerns over pressure to open the bridge before the contractor thought it would be safe and ready. Have you been part of a project in which an asset owner rushed work despite the contractor's concerns?

September 24 - September 28, 2018
A Maryland county is the latest jurisdiction to consider banning pavement sealers containing coal tar and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Should these products be banned?

September 20 - September 23, 2018
Will newly developed nanomaterials like graphene revolutionize the protective coatings industry in the next 10 years?

September 17 - September 21, 2018
The Associated General Contractors recently reported skilled labor shortages throughout the U.S. in the construction industry; has your company had trouble filling positions this year?

September 10 - September 14, 2018
Plans are in place for offshore wind development both off the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. and in the Great Lakes. Is your business preparing for the coating work that will come with more U.S. offshore wind structures?

September 4 - September 7, 2018
California legislators recently discussed banning new pipelines in state coastal waters, essentially preventing new offshore drilling in federal waters further out. Should states be able to control offshore development in this way?

August 27 - August 31, 2018
A recent jobsite accident in a San Francisco transit tunnel has spurred promises from the San Francisco MTA to better vet general contractors. Should letting agencies investigate bidders' safety records during the contract process?

Friday, October 19, 2018 True or false: At very high temperatures (higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit), the top of applied coatings may skin over or cure too quickly, trapping air or solvent bubbles.

Thursday, October 18, 2018 In paint application by conventional air spraying, what causes dry spray?

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
True or false: An anti-mosquito paint has been approved by the EPA.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
True or false: HAPS is an acronym for hazardous air particulates.

Monday, October 15, 2018
According to a surface preparation study reported in JPCL, abrasive size was not found to be a primary driver in the resultant surface profile depth and peak density of blasted steel surfaces.

Friday, October 12, 2018
True or false: SSPC has a committee on salt contamination measurement.

Thursday, October 11, 2018
True or false: OSHA recently announced the awarding of funds to the Finishing Trades Institute, Mid-Atlantic Region, for fall-protection training for 300 youth and apprentices in the finishing trades.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
True or false: ANSI/NSF 61 addresses the health effects of coatings for potable water tanks but not coatings performance issues.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018
True or false: An alkyd is a modified form of a polyester resin.

Monday, October 8, 2018
True or false: In surface preparation work, the term “fines” is often used to denote blasting abrasive residue that has been broken down into a powder.

October 19, 2018 Protected Password

October 18, 2018 School's Out

October 17, 2018
Trust No One

October 16, 2018
Pep Talk

October 15, 2018
Surprise Delivery

October 12, 2018
Family Business

October 11, 2018
Hard Work

October 10, 2018
Playing Games

October 9, 2018
Job Loss

October 8, 2018
Goodbye, Mother