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August 2 - August 6, 2021
What are the differences between calcium sulfonate modified alkyd (CSA) and high-ratio calcium sulfonate alkyd (HRCSA) in terms of performance and when and where each is used?
July 26 - July 30, 2021
On guardrails on a marine wharf, grating panels consisting of mild steel bars about 1/8-inch by 1-inch on a 2-inch-square grid were painted with a three-coat zinc/epoxy/urethane system. Inspectors are finding numerous pinholes in the finish coat along the inside corners of the grating where the 1-inch-thick bars meet at a 90-degree angle. These pinholes were not noticed in the zinc or epoxy coats, but the final coat's visual inspection is more detailed. What is the likely cause of the pinholing, and what could be done to prevent it on future applications? Also, what should the disposition of the parts with pinholes be, as in, repair, accept as is, reblast and recoat, or an alternative?
July 26 - July 30, 2021
What causes concrete “dusting,” and is there any way to prevent or remove it?
July 19 - July 23, 2021
What are the pros and cons of acid-staining a concrete floor?
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August 2 - August 6, 2021
In Dodge v. People’s Trust Insurance Company, 2021 WL 2217299 (4th DCA Jun. 2, 2021), a Florida court ruled that rust and corrosion of water pipes is considered an “act of nature.” While corrosion is inherently a natural process, do you believe within the context of deterioration of cast iron pipes under a home, that it is in fact:
July 26 - July 30, 2021
In a recent collaboration, scientists from the Swinburne University of Technology and the Hebei University of Technology converted construction waste into an eco-friendly concrete 3D printing material. With this research in mind, alongside other recent pushes for 3D green printing, do you think the industry is approaching an increase in recycled green building materials?
July 26 - July 30, 2021
In June, Canadian pipeline company TC Energy Corp. announced that it was officially canceling the $8 billion Keystone XL pipeline project. Do you expect other oil and gas pipeline projects will succumb to the same fate?
July 19 - July 23, 2021
The London office of architecture firm Perkins&Will recently announced tis development of a searchable directory of sustainable products to help minimize the carbon footprint of interior projects. Do you think the directory will be beneficial to the industry?
July 19 - July 23, 2021
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced the reinstatement of a pilot program aimed at aiding minority and disadvantaged people by ensuring local hiring for public works construction projects. Do you think the workforce program will help those in economically or socially disadvantaged communities create careers?
July 12 - July 16, 2021
The New York State Senate and State Assembly recently passed legislation that extends full and complete liability to the general contractor or construction manager on a project for any non-payment of wages by any subcontractor on private construction projects. Do you think similar legislation should be adopted across all states?
July 12 - July 16, 2021
Co-founder and Chief Executive Josh Giegel of American transport tech company Virgin Hyperloop recently announced that commercial operations could happen as early as 2027. Do you think this estimation is accurate?
July 15, 2021
Based on your experience regarding coatings projects, what option best describes the amount of money spent (from the project's total cost) on buying or renting coating application equipment required for a project’s completion:
July 5 - July 9, 2021
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory recently confirmed that the U.S. Green Building Council is piloting a new credit for the installation of cool exterior walls in new homes, schools and commercial buildings for the purpose of mitigating urban heat islands. Do you think the pilot credit will inspire more facility owners to integrate cool walls?
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The PaintSquare Pro Video Series: A collection of technical presentations hosted by PaintSquare.com in cooperation with SSPC
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The PaintSquare Pro Video Series: A collection of technical presentations hosted by PaintSquare.com in cooperation with SSPC
The PaintSquare Pro Video Series: A collection of technical presentations hosted by PaintSquare.com in cooperation with SSPC
The PaintSquare Pro Video Series: A collection of technical presentations hosted by PaintSquare.com in cooperation with SSPC
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The PaintSquare Pro Video Series: A collection of technical presentations hosted by PaintSquare.com in cooperation with SSPC
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
In June, a 1.5-million-gallon water tank exploded at which water facility in Lemoore, California?
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The Graffiti Resource Council is an affiliate of what larger organization?
Monday, August 2, 2021
What World War II submarine recently traveled to Erie, Pennsylvania, in June for dry docking and repairs?
Monday, August 2, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a Stop Sale, Use or Removal Order for what type of coating?
Friday, July 30, 2021
True or false: Engineers recently made turbine modifications at Hoover Dam so that some electricity could be produced with as little as 950 feet of water in Lake Mead.
Friday, July 30, 2021
Who was the recipient of the 2021 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture from the Royal Institute of British Architects?
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Paint and Blasting Shop (Code 970, Shop 71) in Portsmouth, Virginia, recently received an equipment upgrade. What piece of equipment did Shop 71 receive?
Thursday, July 29, 2021
A White Metal Blast, SSPC-SP 5, allows what to remain on the surface of steel after blast cleaning?
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