Coating Refurbishment of Domain Tunnel Ventilation Stack, Melbourne Case study submitted by Mattioli – Innovators in Protective Coatings, who are a leading protective coating applicator in Australia, based in Victoria. Transurban’s Grant Street Ventilation Stack for the Domain Tunnel has recently been refurbished by Mattioli’s industrial coating team. The Stack is close to 50 metres...
11th September 2017BE PREPARED – Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad? Hamid Khan – Product Segment Manager, Parchem Prior to the commencement of concrete repairs, the fundamental thing to consider is surface preparation. The amelioration of damaged concrete structures involves many elements, from engineers, applicators and even legal counsel. This paper details the primary value...
11th September 2017Tools & Tips: Holiday Detection on Coated Steel & Concrete Substrates Tom Swan, November 19, 2015 (republished from Corrosionpedia.com) I’m often asked questions about holiday testing or, as the Europeans call it, porosity testing. Of course, pinholes in a newly applied coating can leave the substrate exposed to the environment and vulnerable to corrosion. It...
11th September 2017The Importance of Asset Management Systems in Long Term Corrosion Control Mark Dragar, Asset Manager Pipelines, Jemena Asset Management Too often we as engineers and managers of critical infrastructure focus on the technical details in a bid to control corrosion. We focus on the design and the performance of the products we specify to ensure...
11th September 2017Geraldton Concrete Silos Remediation: A case study in the structural strengthening and concrete repair practices utilised for the ongoing operation efficiency and durability of concrete silos J Barry, S Robertson & A Mesic, Freyssinet Australia Pty Ltd Project Overview The CBH Group is one of Australia’s leading grain organisations, a cooperative with operations including grain storage,...
11th September 2017Preventing Coastal Corrosion (Tea Staining) When used properly, stainless steel enjoys a strong and enduring reputation for visual appeal and structural integrity in a wide range of applications and environments. But, like all materials, stainless steel may become stained or discoloured over time, impairing the overall look. This brown discolouration – tea staining – has...
11th September 2017The world’s first hybrid corrosion protection systems for prestressed concrete bridges C. Christodoulou, R. Kilgour – AECOM Many reinforced concrete structures suffer from corrosion damage. Causes include salt ingress due to the application of de-icing salts during winter maintenance, exposure to marine environments and carbonation of the concrete. Corrosion is an electrochemical process and as...
11th September 2017Tanks for the Refreshment: volume transport of clean, health essentials of life Tanks are everywhere. In their infinite variety of shapes, sizes and uses, they are vital to a functioning society. When it comes to food, however, and chances of contamination or colonization by bacteria, there is only one reliable candidate. That is why trucks...
11th September 2017
The Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) is committed to achieving and maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment for our employees, students, contractors, volunteers and delegates. Our OH&S Policy outlines this commitment. The ACA has been formally recording its safety record since 1st February 2015 and as of the 1st August 2017, the ACA recorded its 943...
11th September 2017
On the 31st of August 2017, we hosted the joint Australasian Corrosion Association and Asset Management Council seminar in Sydney. The high calibre of presenters and the depth of knowledge provided the audience relevant case studies in Asset Management and the underlying processes for managing corrosion. During the seminar, it was unanimously agreed that: Organisations...
3rd September 2017
An ACA Board meeting was held on Saturday 19th August 2017 in Melbourne. Below is a meeting summary from Chair Dean Wall ACA’s new Sales & BDM Ross Boucher has settled well into his role and delivered a summary of his sales & marketing plan to the Board. Ross is in current discussions with various...
3rd September 2017
Committee | Applicators Technical Group APPLY NOW In 2015 Contractors made up 30% of the Australasian Corrosion Associations (ACA) membership. The ACA wants to keep engaged with this membership sector and aims to form a committee of interested participants to advance the interests of Contractors and applicators. Nominations are particularly encouraged from contractors and applicators, including; Building & concrete...
3rd September 2017
[envira-gallery id=”3081″] Wednesday 30 August 2017 Newcastle ACA branch hosted a 2-course dinner and drinks with a technical presentation on electrostatic spray painting technology. At this presentation, participants learned about how it works, what equipment is required, and what it can be used for. Presented by: Glenn Tamone; Graco Inc Glenn Tamone has been in the industry...
3rd September 2017
Aaron Percy Departement of State Growth Asset Engineer Bridges Role I am a member of the Bridge Asset Management Section within the Department of State Growth. Our small team is responsible for the asset management of the bridges, major culverts and other major road related structures on the State Road Network in Tasmania. My role includes providing specialist...
3rd September 2017