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A message from the ACA Board Chair

My forward my focus will be on building on the work already done over the last three years.

Corrosion Of Rock Art In Western Australia: Alteration Of Pigments And Weathering Of Engraved Rocks

As weathering of the exposed parent rock proceeds, the tonal contrast between the weathered patina and the substrate diminishes...

Non-destructive Testing Techniques For Detection Of Cui – Corrosion Under Insulation

Any strategy should be structured, robust and appropriate for inspecting pipework, vessels, towers and other insulated components to detect CUI.

Victoria Branch – Christmas Party

Come celebrate and catch up with your network at the ACA Victorian Branch’s annual Christmas Party.

Mechanical Surface Preparation Standards for Maintenance Coating

A clearer understanding of the standards for mechanical preparation and the referenced visual standards.

Impact Of Climate Change On Water And Wastewater Infrastructure

A specific case study evaluating the anticipated climate changes and system responses for the water and wastewater systems at York, Ontario, Canada will be discussed.

An insight to the factors influencing corrosion under a droplet on steel and galvanized steel

The protection of steel and galvanised steel from corrosion is crucial for sustainability, mainly due to the significant carbon footprint associated with the automotive and construction industries, which produce substantial amounts of steel annually.

C&P 2023 hosts 72 technical presentations

In 2023, the Conference delivered 65 paper presentations under 13 streams. The event also featured nine forums, some of which hosted by our Technical Groups.

ACA and AMPP sign Strategic Alliance to consolidate partnership

The Strategic Alliance is based on the principle of cooperation between the ACA and AMPP, which will advance a similar mission in protecting infrastructure through corrosion prevention and management.

Conference 2023: Awards recognise contribution to corrosion industry in Australasia

An annual tradition at the Corrosion & Prevention Conference, the ACA Awards honoured the work, research and contribution of esteemed corrosion professionals in Australasia.

Steel Surface Preparation Standards

This paper discusses and compares the different pre-coating of steel surface cleanliness standards for hand and power tool, wet and dry abrasive blasting, and water jetting prepared by ISO, SSPC, & NACE, with the AS 1627 series of Standards.

Newcastle – Christmas Function & Technical Presentation

South Australia – Christmas Function

Round Table Conference hosts Maria Forsyth in 2023 edition

The Round Table Conference, a premier event of our Victoria Branch, remains a tradition of over 60 years which always brings a highly engaging and inspiring keynote speaker.

New South Wales – Sustainability and Corrosion Protection (Concrete)

This event is a great way to gain a new understanding of the different industries and meet some new people with a similar interest.