All our work is based on the Eurocodes, so all the corrosion protection specifications refer to the relevant clauses of EN ISO 129944-4, EN ISO 8501 and EN ISO 8503-2.
We tend to specify a specific product that would be suitable with 'XXXX or suitable alternative with agreement from the...
I think the main reasons for the continued use of coal tar epoxies in industry is:
1) Price
2) Quick curing times (can be immersed in 1 hour, which is particularly useful in marine environments)
3) Uniformity - it can be shop applied or site applied (for site touch ups at connections/following...
I'm specifying paintwork for a marine environment and a coal tar epoxy has been proposed.
Its a bit of a dirty word in the UK at the minute & from what I understand it will be banned at some point.
Am I right in saying this is only due carcinogen concerns from the fumes during application...
I'm working on a project where the existing substructure is in poor condition, but everything from the deck beams up is ok.
We are designing/installing new piles and a new steel frame to support the deck beams so the existing substructure can be removed.
Currently for the load transfer we...
