JPCL May 2012
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by R.A. Francis, Ph.D., Aurecon; G. Mattioli, Mattioli Bros.; and S. Smith, Melbourne Water The authors discuss the issues involved in selecting a tank lining that provides the required strength and flexibility as well as resistance to and compatibility with potable water. The article describes types of linings studied for a tank lining project in Australia and describes the project.
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by Sascha Buchbach, Dr. Peter Plagemann, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research; and Dr. Andreas W. Momber, Muehlhan AG This article begins with a summary of the first part of a research study on how edge geometry and coating type affect the corrosion performance of organic coatings on edges, with particular attention to ballast seawater tank applications. The article then reports test results from the second part of the study, which concentrated on the effects of various treatment methods and tools on the performance of coatings on edges in ballast tanks.
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by William H. Hansel, Caltrans This article describes the painting of the Vincent Thomas Bridge's east tower, highlighting expected and unexpected issues encountered and overcome during the project.
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Letters to the Editor
by Kevin A. Schweikhart, PCS, MCI Protective Coatings Solutions, Inc. On the Ethics of Consulting
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by Charles Lange, Paint BidTracker
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Editorial
by Bill Shoup, Executive Director, SSPC
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Webinars on selecting abrasives and intumescent coatings scheduled
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Problem Solving Forum
How do you know when pot life has expired? Can you extend pot life, and, if so, how?
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Cases from the F-Files
by Jayson L. Helsel, P.E., Senior Coatings Consultant, KTA-Tator, Inc. Richard Burgess, Series Editor, KTA-Tator, Inc.
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SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist
by Jodi Temeyer, JPCL
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Case History
by Dirk Uebelhoer, Corporate System Engineer, Flooring and Coating, Sika Services AG
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The Takeaway
by Karen Kapsanis, JPCL
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