Geraldton Concrete Silos Remediation Project
A Case Study in The Structural Strengthening and Concrete Repair Practices Utilised for the Ongoing Operational Efficiency and Durability of Concrete Silos [wppdf id=’2447′]
29th June 2017Hybrid CP Systems Save a NZ Bridge
For the first time in New Zealand a local operator has provided a state of the art hybrid corrosion protection system on concrete support piles under a major highway bridge...
29th June 2017Concrete Problems today are Multifactorial
Regular and planned asset maintenance is vital for reinforced concrete structures. Such maintenance should not be a ‘cosmetic repair’ but rather a proper root cause analysis that must be carried...
29th June 2017The Importance of AM Systems on long Term Corrosion Control
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...
29th June 2017Holiday Detection on Coated Steel and Concrete Structure
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...
29th June 2017
Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a fad
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...
29th June 2017Hybrid Cathodic Protection Systems Save a New Zealand Bridge
Hybrid Cathodic Protection Systems Save a New Zealand Bridge Corrie Cook For the first time in New Zealand a local operator has provided a state of the art hybrid corrosion...
11th September 2016Concrete Problems Today are Multifactorial – Root Causes
Concrete Problems Today are Multifactorial – Root Causes Hamid Khan, Brand Manager – Concrete Durability, Parchem Construction Supplies Pty Ltd Regular and planned asset maintenance is vital for reinforced concrete...
11th September 2016Tie in Channel Lining Works – Retrofitting ‘Off the Shelf’ Products for a Better Outcome
Tie in Channel Lining Works – Retrofitting ‘Off the Shelf’ Products for a Better Outcome By Gianni Mattioli, Mattioli Challenge: During the installation of a new section of their sewage...
11th September 2016Down the Drain: CCTV Changing Sewer Asset Management
Down the Drain: CCTV Changing Sewer Asset Management Article courtesy of Select Solutions Water authorities have long struggled with the challenge of maintaining assets beneath the ground. Stormwater and sewer...
11th September 2016Cathodic Protection of a Sewage Treatment Dissolved Air Flotation Tank
Cathodic Protection of a Sewage Treatment Dissolved Air Flotation Tank T Tjandra, Freyssinet Australia Pty Ltd Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Tanks are used to clarify waste waters by removing suspended...
11th September 2016A quick guide to intellectual property rights
A quick guide to intellectual property rights Dr Marianne Seter To begin with an introduction, Marianne is a registered Patent Attorney in the Melbourne Chemistry group at FB Rice. She...
11th September 201650 years of coatings testing at SA water
50 years of coatings testing at SA water Paul Vince, Principle Materials Engineer, SA Water Background SA Water owns and has managed South Australia’s water infrastructure for over 150 years...
11th September 2016University galvanized to face the future
University galvanized to face the future The Galvanizers Association of Australia represents many of the leading galvanizing companies throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Established in 1963, the Association works...
11th September 2016Surface Preparation for Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coatings
Surface Preparation for Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coatings Rob Francis The single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coating provides one of the most durable and cost-effective coating systems available. Properly applied, it...
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