As an alternative to the unsustainable practice of demolition and replacement, a viable option is to repair and protect the severely deteriorated structure utilizing galvanic encasements or jackets that both structurally upgrade and cathodically protect the structure.
11th January 2024
We’re looking forward to working closely with our sponsors and our Branches to deliver a fantastic range of events and activities across Australasia over the course of the year.
20th December 2023
It is with the deepest sadness that the ACA Foundation Board of Directors announces the passing of Mike Rutherford on 12.12.2023.
20th December 2023
Vale Mike Rutherford! On behalf of Mikes wife Donna, we are saddened to announce the passing of Mr Mike Rutherford yesterday, in Brisbane.
13th December 2023
In his year-end address, Isaac Isakovich Castillo, President of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA), expresses deep appreciation to members for their unwavering dedication.
5th December 2023
The significance of materials degradation rate and its ensuing repercussions has played a paramount role in human progress.
28th November 2023
Fabric Maintenance (FM) refers to any type of asset structural maintenance that does not involve mechanical and electrical works, therefore it typically includes coatings, passive fire protection, welding, insulation, and other material and surface protection disciplines.
28th November 2023
To achieve sustainability, most governments and corporations have identified three parallel pathways and have each developed their environmental policy, social policy, and governance policy, also known as ESG.
28th November 2023
A recent inquiry about galvanic corrosion of an estimated 35,000 tonnes of chemical and conventional warfare artillery ammunition dumped on a Belgian sandbank immediately after WWI revealed numerous analogies with various phenomena encountered in cathodic protection.
28th November 2023
The research on active coatings for corrosion protection has recently witnessed a surge, driven by the non-negotiable solutions required to meet enhanced industrial needs as well as strict health and safety regulations.
28th November 2023
A long-time member of our association, Kingsley Brown has served as an ACA director from 2014-2021, before rejoining to fill a casual vacancy in 2023.
24th November 2023
My forward my focus will be on building on the work already done over the last three years.
24th November 2023