Download or read book Corrosion of Building Materials in Tropical Environments written by Ivan S. Cole and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data on the microclimates of buildings sited In Australian sub-tropical and coastal zones Is presented. Data relates to time of wetness (TOW) exterior to buildings and in the wall cavities of brick-veneer houses. The effect of airborne salinity on TOW Is also considered. The variation of salinity levels In the open and within the building envelope with distance from both surf and bay beaches is defined. A research program designed to permit the life prediction of corrodible building components is outlined. The program consists of a series of exposures In a salt spray/climate chamber. Coupons of zinc, galvanized steel and 'Zincalume'-coated steel were directly exposed, while brick ties manufactured from stainless steel and galvanized steel were embedded in mortar and exposed. The results of the first test are presented. These results indicate that high corrosion rates occur at high humidities but moderate chloride levels. The corrosion rate of the embedded galvanized steel was an order of magnitude higher than that of the directly exposed galvanized steel.
Download or read book Marine Corrosion in Tropical Environments written by S. W. Dean and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 2000 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains papers presented at a November 2000 symposium, examining laboratory evaluation methods, test methods, and model prediction in research on atmospheric corrosion, corrosion of rebar in concrete, marine corrosion, and other related corrosion phenomena. Topics include degradation of fiber reinf
Download or read book Environmental Deterioration of Materials written by A. Moncmanová and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing level of pollution in the environment not only harms the natural world, but also accelerates the deterioration and corrosion of materials used in technical work, as well as objects with historical or artistic value. It is impossible to eliminate the numerous sources of this negative effect, so there are currently increased efforts towards improved preservation, which require a thorough knowledge of the causes of the degradation of individual materials.This book deals with the fundamental principles underlying environmental degradation of widely-used and economically important construction materials such as metals, stone, brick, concrete, timber, cast iron, steel, copper alloys and aluminium. It features information on the methods of deterioration, as well as general information on the economic impact of the damaging processes, and offers some suggested fundamental protection techniques for buildings, industrial and agricultural facilities, monuments and culturally important structures.This book will be of interest to materials and corrosion engineering experts, civil and environmental engineers, students and practicing professionals, designers, architects and restoration engineers. It will also be a useful tool for managers from various sectors of industry, for auditors of environmental management systems, and it can be used as a complementary course book for university students.
Download or read book Corrosion of Building Materials written by Dietbert Knofel and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Introduction to Tropical Engineering Mechanical Electrical Miscellaneous written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural engineers interested in tropical engineering of buildings and infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. MECHANICAL 2. ELECTRICAL 3. SPECIALTIES 4. EQUIPMENT 5. FURNISHINGS 6. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION.
Download or read book Building Pathologies and Acoustic Performance written by João M. P. Q. Delgado and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-23 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents recent research works related to salt attack and corrosion in concrete structures, durability and service life in concrete, non-destructive techniques applied to reinforced concrete structures and acoustic performance of buildings. It identifies anomalies that affect the acoustic performance and the concrete structures, namely anomalies associated to salt attack and corrosion that affects the durability and service life of the buildings, in order to be eliminated in future projects. Offering a systematic review of the current state of knowledge, the book serves as a valuable resource for scientists, students, practitioners, and lecturers in various scientific and engineering disciplines, including civil and materials engineering, as well as and other interested parties.
Download or read book Atmospheric Corrosion written by Christofer Leygraf and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION Presents a comprehensive look at atmospheric corrosion, combining expertise in corrosion science and atmospheric chemistry Atmospheric corrosion has been a subject of engineering study, largely empirical, for nearly a century. Scientists came to the field rather later on and had considerable difficulty bringing their arsenal of tools to bear on the problem. Atmospheric corrosion was traditionally studied by specialists in corrosion having little knowledge of atmospheric chemistry, history, or prospects. Atmospheric Corrosion provides a combined approach bringing together experimental corrosion and atmospheric chemistry. The second edition expands on this approach by including environmental aspects of corrosion, atmospheric corrosion modeling, and international corrosion exposure programs. The combination of specialties provides a more comprehensive coverage of the topic. These scientific insights into the corrosion process and its amelioration are the focus of this book. Key topics include the following: Basic principles of atmospheric corrosion chemistry Corrosion mechanisms in controlled and uncontrolled environments Degradation of materials in architectural, transport, and structural applications; electronic devices; and cultural artifacts Protection of existing materials and choosing new ones that resist corrosion Prediction of how and where atmospheric corrosion may evolve in the future Complete with appendices discussing experimental techniques, computer models, and the degradation of specific metals, Atmospheric Corrosion, Second Edition continues to be an invaluable resource for corrosion scientists, corrosion engineers, conservators, environmental scientists, and anyone interested in the theory and application of this evolving field. The book concerns primarily the atmospheric corrosion of metals and is written at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students in any of the physical or engineering sciences.
Download or read book Handbook of Corrosion Data written by Bruce D. Craig and published by ASM International. This book was released on 1994-12-31 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes it easy for you to find what effect environment has on the corrosion of metals and alloys. However, this volume offers information on additional environments including concrete, soil, groundwater, distilled water, sodium acetate and more. ThereAs also updated and expanded coverage of previously discussed environments as well as information on environments which deal with the dairy, food, brewing, aerospace, petrochemical and building industries. The environments are listed alphabetically. Each listing includes a general description of the conditions, a comment on the corrosion characteristics of various alloys in such a situation, a bibliography of recent articles specific to the environment, tables consolidating and comparing corrosion rates at various temperatures and concentrations for various alloys, and graphical information. Also included are summaries on the general corrosion characteristics of major metals and alloys.
Download or read book Uhlig s Corrosion Handbook written by R. Winston Revie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 1299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as a reference for engineers, scientists, and students concerned with the use of materials in applications where reliability and resistance to corrosion are important. It updates the coverage of its predecessor, including coverage of: corrosion rates of steel in major river systems and atmospheric corrosion rates, the corrosion behavior of materials such as weathering steels and newer stainless alloys, and the corrosion behavior and engineering approaches to corrosion control for nonmetallic materials. New chapters include: high-temperature oxidation of metals and alloys, nanomaterials, and dental materials, anodic protection. Also featured are chapters dealing with standards for corrosion testing, microbiological corrosion, and electrochemical noise.
Download or read book Control of the External Environment of Buildings written by Bill B. P. Lim and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains selected papers delivered at several conferences held in Singapore dealing with the control of the external environment. The topics discussed are generally applicable to warm humid climates, and are intended to introduce the reader to the various problems of building design for the climatic conditions of the tropical regions. Illustrations and photographs are included.
Download or read book Tropical Engineering written by United States. Naval Facilities Engineering Command and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marine Concrete Structures written by Mark Alexander and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine Concrete Structures: Design, Durability and Performance comprehensively examines structures located in, under, or in close proximity to the sea. A major emphasis of the book is on the long-term performance of marine concrete structures that not only represent major infrastructure investment and provision, but are also required to operate with minimal maintenance. Chapters review the design, specification, construction, and operation of marine concrete structures, and examine their performance and durability in the marine environment. A number of case studies of significant marine concrete structures from around the world are included which help to reinforce the principles outlined in earlier chapters and provide useful background to these types of structures. The result is a thorough and up-to-date reference source that engineers, researchers, and postgraduate students in this field will find invaluable. Covers, in detail, the design, specification, construction, and operation of marine concrete structures Examines the properties and performance of concrete in the marine environment Provides case studies on significant marine concrete structures and durability-based design from around the world
Download or read book Understanding Biocorrosion written by T Liengen and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biocorrosion refers to corrosion influenced by bacteria adhering to surfaces in biofilms. Biocorrosion is a major problem in areas such as cooling systems and marine structures where biofilms can develop. This book summarises key recent research in this subject. Part one looks at theories of biocorrosion and measurement techniques. Part two discusses how bacteria and biofilms result in biocorrosion. The final part of the book includes case studies of biocorrosion in areas as diverse as buildings, fuels, marine environments and cooling systems. Provides a detailed overview of biocorrosion and the different scientific and/or industrial problems related to microbially induced corrosion Introduces a variety of investigative techniques and methodologies that are employed in diagnosing and evaluating microbially induced corrosion Includes case studies on: biodeterioration of building materials; biocorrosion issues associated with diesel and biofuels; marine biocorrosion; corrosion of open recirculating cooling water systems and cooling system components; the effect of H2S on steel corrosion
Download or read book Environmental Degradation Of Infrastructure And Cultural Heritage In Coastal Tropical Climate written by Jose Antonio González-Sánchez and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is our privilege, on behalf of CICORR (Centro de Investigación en Corrosión) of the Universidad Autónoma de Campeche to introduce this review book about the research work carried out at CICORR during the last 14 years. The CICORR, formerly Programa de Corrosión del Golfo de México (PCGM) started its research and academic activity in 1992 trying to build a national and international research network focussed on the solution to corrosion problems in the Gulf of Mexico due to the intense economic activities of this region including of course the oil and gas production at the Sonda de Campeche . In 2000 a new opportunity was given to the PCGM with a resolute impulse from the Government of the State of Campeche in order to make this research centre one of the most important in Mexico. A renewed research group formed in 2000 by 3 PhDs grew and now we are 8 PhDs and 1 MPhil with an average age of 39 years working in the following research areas: Atmospheric corrosion, Corrosion of reinforced concrete structures, Marine corrosion, Corrosion Fatigue, Sensitive electrochemical techniques, Preservation of the tangible cultural heritage and Biotechnology. The research areas of atmospheric corrosion and Sensitive electrochemical techniques were strengthened by the incorporation of Professor Francisco Corvo and Dr. Esteban García-Ochoa respectively to the staff of the CICORR in 2006. Since 1995 the CICORR has made research work in atmospheric corrosion which has been presented in several international congresses and conferences and published in peer reviewed journals. Bachelor ́s, Master and PhD thesis have also been concluded based on research work in atmospheric corrosion which results are discussed and compared with results obtained in Cuba in chapter 1 by Professor Corvo et al. In Chapter 2 L. Dzib-Pérez et al. present results of indoor and outdoor atmospheric corrosion of carbon steel and copper in the tropical humid climate of the city of San Francisco de Campeche. T. Pérez et al. present in chapter 3 results of about 14 years of research in corrosion of concrete structures in marine conditions. Chapter 4 was dedicated to present results of corrosion fatigue studies of stainless steels in synthetic and tropical natural seawater of the Gulf of Mexico initiated in 1997 by N. Acuña and in 1998 by J. González-Sánchez. The important aspect of degradation of tangible cultural heritage (Historic buildings) and the impact of changes in the atmosphere is presented in chapter 5 by J. Reyes which work involves research activities carried out since 1999. In Chapter 6 E. García-Ochoa presents a review of the novel methodologies to analyse electrochemical noise data from results of corrosion processes. The experience of more than 15 years in the use of electrochemical noise technique of the author made of valuable importance this up to date of the mentioned technique which is currently used in many research works conducted at CICORR related to the initial stage of corrosion fatigue cracking, intergranular corrosion and indoor atmospheric corrosion. In chapter 7 N. Acuña presents results of 8 years of research about the effect of biofilms on the corrosion resistance and electrochemical behaviour of stainless steels and other corrosion resistant alloys after short exposure periods in natural seawater. Emphasis is made about the climatic conditions of the region (tropical- marine) compared with the conditions of other regions such as the northern sea. Finally J. González-Sánchez et al. present in Chapter 8 results of research work dealing with the determination of the degree of degradation and application of preservation methods for metallic artefacts exposed to the atmosphere in open public sites due to be considered as part of the tangible cultural heritage of the city of San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche Mexico. The editors are particularly pleased to have had the enthusiastic contribution from the co-workers of the CICORR for this review book of the research work made in the last 14 years. Is also worth mentioning the financial support received from CONACYT-State of Campeche through the Project: CAMP-2007-01-71800. The invited and the chief editors would like to present this book as tribute to great academician and researchers who years ago were our supervisors and now they consider us as colleagues, for their praiseworthy effort on forming researchers in the area of Corrosion and materials, specially to: Dr. Joan Genescá, Dr. Enrique Martínez, Dr. Pedro Herrera, Dr. Jorge Uruchurtu, Dr. Guillermo Hernández-Duque and Dr. Francisco Corvo.
Download or read book Corrosion of Building Materials written by Dietbert Knöfel and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1978 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Corrosion of Constructional Steels in Marine and Industrial Environment written by Jayanta Kumar Saha and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book entails investigative methods for better understanding of the degradation process and uses of high performance paints formulation and also compares them on mild steel (MS) and weathering steel (WS) through various AC/DC electrochemical test methods and surface characterization through electron microscopy, XRD and Raman spectroscopy. This book also deals with the corrosion studies undertaken considering three phases (solid, liquid and gas) with latest techniques and the emphasis has also been given on degradation of materials due to atmospheric corrosion as this is of immense interest to present engineers and researchers. MS has got versatile application as structural steel for construction of buildings, bridges, flyovers, pipelines etc. But this is very much prone to corrosion in industrial and marine environments in presence of harmful pollutants and other industrial effluents in addition to normal humid atmosphere. These corrosion problems are much severe in a tropical country like India with vast coastline. MS corrodes relatively faster and thus leads to colossal loss in every year and to reduce this loss some kind of protection in the form of paints and coatings is always used. Painting is an effective means but quite costly amounting 10-15% of the initial construction cost of superstructures besides cost of repainting at regular interval.
