The National Construction Code (NCC) is a uniform set of technical provisions for the design, construction and performance of buildings and plumbing and drainage systems throughout Australia.
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When is a Paint Dry? Rob Francis, R A Francis Consulting Services, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia This seemingly simple question of When is a paint dry may appear as exciting as...
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Pure Polyurea, Corrosion Protection & Offshore Oil Rigs Rhino Linings Australasia Pty Ltd (RLA). Both abrasive and corrosive, the marine environment is unforgiving of maritime structures such as offshore platforms,...
11th September 2017Refurbishment of Makatote Viaduct, New Zealand G. Matthews¹, M. Keenan², D. Jansen2 ¹TBS Group, New Zealand, ²Structures Engineering Services, KiwiRail, New Zealand 1. Introduction The Makatote Viaduct is on the North...
11th September 2017Coating 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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Forward The basic properties of an engineering material are directly related to the structure of the material. Some properties, such as strength, are sensitive to very small variations in the...
9th August 2017[wppdf id=’2466′] Click the icon above to read online As part of the Arts West Redevelopment project, the University of Melbourne has renovated the Arts faculty building on Medical...
2nd July 2017The single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coating provides one of the most durable and cost-effective coating systems available. Properly applied, it will provide many years durability in even the most...
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