Corrosion Protection of Cargo Tanks in Crude Oil Carriers: The New IMO Regulations August 2012 - Brian Goldie, JPCL

Durability Assessment of Foul-Release Coatings August 2012 - David Tordonato, PE, and Allen Skaja, PCS, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

ISO’s Standard for Field Joint Coating: Understanding and Using ISO 21809-3 July 2012 - Marcel Roche

The case of…surprise blistering and rusting on a new tank lining system

July 2012 - James D. Machen, Senior Coatings Consultant, KTA-Tator, Inc. and Richard Burgess, Series Editor, KTA-Tator, Inc.

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The Six Essential Elements of Successful Concrete Repairs

July 2012 - R. A. Nixon, Corrosion Probe, Inc.

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Quality Measures: A Cure for Fear of Failure

July 2012 - David Beamish, DeFelsko Corporation

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Laboratory Investigations into the Edge Corrosion Protection Capacity of Organic Coatings

May 2012 - Sascha Buchbach, Dr. Peter Plagemann, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research; and Dr. Andreas W. Momber, Muehlhan AG

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The case of…October showers bring November rust spots

May 2012 - Jayson L. Helsel, P.E., Senior Coatings Consultant, KTA-Tator, Inc. Richard Burgess, Series Editor, KTA-Tator, Inc.

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The Vincent Thomas Bridge: A Study in Overcoating and QC

May 2012 - William H. Hansel, Caltrans

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Issues That Do Not Meet The Eye: Design Considerations for Lining Concrete Sludge Mixing and Storage Tanks in Wastewater Treatment Plants

March 2012 - R.A. Nixon, Corrosion Probe, Inc.

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Ship Coating Maintenance & Repair

March 2012 - Roy Nedal, Marine Service International AS

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Concrete Maintenance - Maintain to Sustain

January 2012 - Fred Goodwin, BASF Corp., Construction Chemicals

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Restoring and Protecting Bridge Piles

January 2012 - Carl W. Scheffel, P.E., and H. Michael Simpson, Fox Industries

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SSPC Gives Guidance on Protective Coating Specifications

January 2012

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The case of…too many choices

January 2012 - Eric S. Kline, KTA-Tator, Inc., Richard A. Burgess, Series Technical Editor

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On the cleanliness of stainless steel

December 2011

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Protecting Concrete on the Beijing-Shanghai Railway Bridge

December 2011 - Huang Weibo, Liu Xudong, Lu Ping, and Ma Xueqiang, Research Institute of Functional Materials, Qingdao Technological University, China.

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SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist

December 2011 - Jodi Temyer

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The Case of the Sliding Lining

December 2011 - Richard A. Burgess, KTA-Tator, Inc.

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Evaluating Coatings to Control Zebra Mussel Fouling

November 2011 - Allen Skaja, Ph.D.; and David Tordonato, Ph.D. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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When specifications and product data sheets conflict

October 2011

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On measuring WFT to predict DFT

May 2011

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Preparing an Inspection Plan for Bridge Maintenance Painting

May 2011 - William D. Corbett, KTA-Tator, Inc.

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On holidays in linings for immersion service

April 2011

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Potential Risks of Ballast Water Treatment Systems on Ballast Tank Coatings

April 2011 - Brian Goldie, JPCL

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Using Robots in Ballast Tanks: Project Under Way to Automate Inspection of Surface Prep and Coating Work

January 2011 - Lars-Eric Etzold, Meyer Werft GmbH

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The case of...three (Part 2 of 2)

December 2010

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The case of...three (Part 1 of 2)

November 2010 - Richard Burgess, KTA-Tator, Inc., Series Editor

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The PSPC from an Owner's Point of View

November 2010 - Carlos Augusto dos Reis Correia, Naval Architect, PETROBRAS TRANSPORTE S.A.—TRANSPERTO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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On the meaning of "nominal film thickness"

October 2010

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On determining dry-to-handle times in the shop

September 2010

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2010 Directory of Coatings Consultants

August 2010

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The case of the failing railing

July 2010

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2010 Equipment Buying Guide

June 2010

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The case of the mysterious cracking coating

June 2010 - James D. Machen, Senior Coatings Consultant, KTA-Tator, Inc. Richard Burgess, KTA-Tator, Inc., Series Editor

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The Case of...the Strange Blistering

May 2010 - Kenneth B. Tator, KTA-Tator, Inc. and Richard A. Burgess, KTA-Tator, Inc., Series Editor

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Research funded for marine coatings work, shipyard safety

April 2010 - JPCL Staff

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The case of the not-so-hot roof

April 2010 - E. Bud Senkowski, PE, KTA-Tator, Inc. & Richard Burgess, KTA-Tator, Inc., Series Editor

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Cases from the F-Files - Lining a clarifier four times to get acceptable performance

March 2010

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Cases from the F-Files: The Case of...A Failure to Communicate

February 2010

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Preventing Coating Damage in the Supply Chain of Pipelines

February 2010 - Idsart van Assema, Line Pipe Logistic Innovation & Research Center

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Problem Solving Forum: On measuring surface profile in the field

February 2010

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Soluble Salts beneath Coatings - An Overview

February 2010 - Kenneth B. Tator, P.E., KTA-Tator, Inc.

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Trowel-Applied Mortar Systems for Floors: Tips for Specifiers and Installers

January 2010 - Casey Ball, The Sherwin-Williams Company

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Cases from the F-Files: Who Reads Instructions Anyway?

December 2009 - Rick A. Huntley, Senior Coatings Consultant, KTA-Tator, Inc.; Richard Burgess, KTA-Tator, Inc., Series Editor

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Dry Film Thickness Measurements: How Many Are Enough?

December 2009 - Rob Francis, Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd

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Cases from the F-Files: Coating Failures on Galvanized Mast Arms

November 2009 - Paul Vinik, MSChE, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation and Richard A. Burgess, B.S. , M.S., KTA-Tator, Inc.

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Problem Solving Forum: Checking Abrasives in the Field

November 2009

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Test Method for the Estimation of the IMO PSPC "Walk-On Time" for Ballast Tank Coatings

November 2009 - Serafin Barreiro, Hempel A/S, Kgs.

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The Fix That Was Worse Than the Problem

August 2009 - Raymond Tombaugh, Senior Coatings Consultant, KTA-Tator, Inc. Richard A. Burgess, KTA-Tator, Inc., Series Editor

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Top Product Developments, 1984 to the Present

August 2009 - Harold Hower, Technology Publishing/PaintSquare

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L. Skip Vernon is first SSPC Master Coatings Inspector

July 2009

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2009 Equipment Buying Guide - Inspection

June 2009

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DeFelsko Corporation

Court Battle Pits Elcometer, TQC-USA May 22, 2013

Coatings Inspection Instruments: A PaintSquare Video Education Series Presented by KTA-Tator

How to Determine Blast Cleanliness - SSPC VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs Posted on November 1, 2012

How to Measure Ambient Conditions & Surface Temperature -- PosiTector Dew Point Meter Posted on November 1, 2012

How to Measure Dry Film Thickness -- PosiTector 6000 F-Series Posted on November 1, 2012

How to Measure Surface Profile Depth -- Testex Press-O-Film Replica Tape

Posted on November 1, 2012

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How to Measure Wet Film Thickness -- Nordson Wet Film Thickness Gage

Posted on November 1, 2012

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Dirty Secrets of the ‘Q’ Word From On the Contrary by Simon Hope Posted on 4/25/2013

Revelations of the Magic Hammer From Paint Dude by Tim Race Posted on 4/15/2013

Dangers of the Daily Juggling Act From Editorial License by Karen Kapsanis Posted on 3/28/2013

‘Competent Persons’ vs. Competence

From On the Contrary by Simon Hope
Posted on 2/7/2013

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Tapping into a Time-Honored Test

From Paint Dude by Tim Race
Posted on 12/4/2012

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New Tools Stuck in Old-School Ways

From Paint Dude by Tim Race
Posted on 10/4/2012

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TRB Webinar: Nondestructive Testing Technologies for Concrete Bridge Decks May 21, 2013

Coatings Regulations & Analytical Methods Conference May 14 - May 15, 2013

Workshop: Evaluating Antifouling Performance November 28 - December 1, 2012

2012 CURT National Conference

November 12 - November 14, 2012

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Free Webinar: Field Inspection and Repair of Transmission Pipeline Coatings

October 25, 2012

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Free Webinar: The New SSPC Surface Profile Measurement Conformance Standard

August 8, 2012

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Free Webinar: Measuring Moisture in Concrete

June 27, 2012

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Free Webinar: Inspecting In-Service Concrete Coatings

May 9, 2012

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Free Webinar: Field Inspection and Repair of Transmission Pipeline Coatings

April 25, 2012

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Free Webinar: Inspecting In-Service Concrete Coatings

April 18 - May 9, 2012

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Free Webinar: Inspecting In-Service Concrete Coatings

April 18 - May 9, 2012

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Free Webinar: Writing a Clear Coating Spec for Wastewater Facilities

March 21, 2012

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Webinar: Coating Thickness Measurement

November 2, 2011

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SSPC Bridge Coating Inspection Training

August 1 - August 6, 2011

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Free Webinar - Pull-Off Adhesion Testing - 11 a.m. EDT

July 13, 2011

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Nuclear Power Plant Coatings Inspection Course

June 9 - July 11, 2011

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Free Webinar - Protecting Steel Edges - 11 a.m. EDT

June 8, 2011

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How does the concave or convex curvature of a surface affect the dry film thickness reading? Question posted May 6 to May 12, 2013

What is the best way to repair localized coating breakdown on steel? Question posted March 11 to March 17, 2013

Is the MEK rub test a conclusive test to check the cure of IOZ coatings? Question posted January 14 to January 20, 2013

As an engineer in a moderate-sized chemical plant, how can I justify the cost of third-party inspection to upper management?

Question posted December 3 to December 9, 2012

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When should the adhesion of an applied coating or lining multi-coat system be tested?

Question posted November 26 to December 2, 2012

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What’s the best way to prevent corrosion of reinforcing bar in concrete?

Question posted November 19 to November 25, 2012

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Under what conditions should small-diameter blisters (<1.5 inches) in a water tank lining be repaired/repainted? Should the blisters be broken and the substrate examined?

Question posted October 22 to October 28, 2012

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using mechanical equipment inspectors or welding inspectors, instead of certified coating inspectors, to perform coating inspection duties?

Question posted August 13 to August 19, 2012

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What coating problems are likely in storage tanks that have dissimilar metal sides and floors?

Question posted June 25 to July 1, 2012

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How do you measure the DFT or WFT of a film-forming sealer applied to a metallized coating (e.g., flame-sprayed zinc)?

Question posted November 21 to December 4, 2011

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How do you calibrate a DFT gauge in the magnetic field of a live power plant to measure coatings on steel substrates?

Question posted September 26 to October 2, 2011

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Is it necessary to holiday test the interior lining in the vapor phase (roof) of water storage tanks after coating?

Question posted September 5 to September 11, 2011

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Which DFT statistics should be recorded in a daily inspection report, and why are they relevant to a good coating QC record?

Question posted June 20 to June 26, 2011

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What percentage of deterioration is acceptable at a one-year warranty inspection of water tank linings before a contractor must repair the coating job?

Question posted May 23 to May 29, 2011

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A specification requires Manufacturer X’s system “or equivalent.” What does “or equivalent” mean, and who decides what’s “equivalent?”

Question posted May 2 to May 8, 2011

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How does rapid depressurization affect lining performance in vessels and line pipe, and how can you identify any failure that might result?

Question posted March 21 to March 27, 2011

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What is the maximum number of holidays that should be permitted for linings used in immersion service, and why?

Question posted February 14 to February 20, 2011

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Overall, how valuable do you find professional certification programs? March 25 to March 31, 2013

Overall, how do you feel about the quality of today’s coating inspectors? March 4 to March 10, 2013

What, in your experience, is responsible for most coating failures? August 20 to August 26, 2012

What area of infrastructure is most likely to see the next major failure, due to neglect?

January 2 to January 8, 2012

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In your experience, what is the most common cause of premature coating failures?

August 22 to August 28, 2011

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How do you generally feel about today’s younger applicants in the industry?

June 17 to June 26, 2011

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Overall, how do today’s integrity, craftsmanship and quality in industrial painting compare to a generation ago?

June 13 to June 19, 2011

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What does the abbreviation CFR most commonly refer to, as related to coating work? Friday, May 17, 2013

What type of corrosion is characterized by a definite thread-like structure and directional growth under coatings on steel? Wednesday, May 15, 2013

What is the first step in measuring dry film thickness? Thursday, May 9, 2013

What is the alphanumeric designation for the ASTM committee on coating and lining work for the power industry?

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

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True or false: An ultrasonic dry film thickness gage can measure coating thickness on concrete, but not on wood substrates.

Friday, May 3, 2013

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When assessing the moisture content of wood with a suitable moisture meter, what level of moisture is generally considered the upper limit for successful painting?

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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What organization, in addition to SSPC, offers a certification for shop painting or bridge and highway steel?

Thursday, April 25, 2013

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Plastic shims are used with what quality-control instruments in coating work?

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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True or false: A large school system that wanted to utilize certified painting contractors would invoke SSPC-QP 1 in its specifications.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

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The Norwegian association FROSIO has what in common with NACE and SSPC?

Friday, April 19, 2013

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The standards-writing organization, ASTM International, had another name before 2001. What was it?

Thursday, April 18, 2013

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What is the subject of SSPC standard AB 4?

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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In what SSPC document do you find environmental exposure zones classified and described?

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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What is the term normally used to designate a stoppage of coating work for inspection before moving on to the next step?

Monday, April 8, 2013

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What is the acronym, used frequently in VOC regulations, for architectural and protective coatings?

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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What organization tests and certifies coatings for use in contact with potable water?

Monday, April 1, 2013

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How is a James Machine used?

Friday, March 29, 2013

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What characteristic of organic coatings is tested with a mandrel?

Friday, March 15, 2013

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How are pencils used in the testing of coatings?

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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Where does a cohesive coating failure occur?

Thursday, March 7, 2013

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Holiday detectors rely on what functionality to detect voids in coating films?

Monday, February 25, 2013

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Which of the following statements about SSPC-SP 11, Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal, is correct?

Friday, February 15, 2013

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True or false: An SSPC standard was recently published to provide a standard set of acceptance criteria to determine compliance with surface profile requirements in project specifications.

Monday, February 4, 2013

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What organization has teamed up with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in a large research study to quantify the performance and cost-effectiveness of air barriers?

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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SPC-VIS 1, Visual Standards for Blast Cleaned Steel, was initially the product of another standards-writing body. Which one?

Monday, January 28, 2013

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True or false: Comparative data on the performance of various proprietary bridge coatings systems are developed and maintained by the International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association.

Friday, January 25, 2013

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What is the subject of the JSRA SPSS standard?

Friday, January 18, 2013

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What organization is engaged in performance testing of bridge coatings for state highway departments?

Friday, January 11, 2013

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What is the subject of the most recently issued SSPC standard?

Thursday, January 10, 2013

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The Deutsches Institut für Normung produces what group of standards?

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

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In what country are NORSOK Standards created?

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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How would you use a hypodermic pressure gage?

Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Which surface defect is normally associated with concrete?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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SSPC’s Coating Application Specialist Standard, ACS-1, is issued jointly with what other organization?

Monday, November 5, 2012

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When production is stopped for inspection of coating work prior to moving on to the next step, what is this quality control step called?

Friday, October 26, 2012

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What country has a painting contractor certification program similar to the one overseen by the SSPC in the U.S.?

Thursday, October 25, 2012

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What is the main subject of ISO 12944?

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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The IMO’s Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for corrosion protection of cargo tanks in crude oil carriers requires that coatings applied to new tanks must have a useful life of how many years in good condition?

Monday, October 1, 2012

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What organization publishes performance standards for coatings over aluminum extrusions and panels?

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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In which one of the following QC applications is a holiday detector (high or low voltage) normally not used?

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

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What two organizations recently worked cooperatively to revise their standards on measuring dry film thickness of coatings?

Thursday, August 30, 2012

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The photographic guides developed by SSPC to aid in the assessment of surface cleanliness were designed to be used with what visual aid when examining blast-cleaned steel and comparing it with the VIS-1 photos?

Friday, August 3, 2012

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What coating property is evaluated with the tape test?

Monday, July 30, 2012

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Rust Grade 1, as depicted in SSPC VIS-2, represents what degree of rusting over painted steel?

Monday, July 9, 2012

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True or False: Outside conditions can contribute to coating failure inside a structure.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

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Which of these strategies can improve the corrosion protection performance of organic coatings on edges?

Monday, July 2, 2012

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Complete this quote: “Many of the coatings on ____________ were applied at least 30 years ago.”

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

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Which of the following coating adhesion tests is the least quantitative?

Monday, June 25, 2012

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True or false: Studies about coating failures universally agree that mistakes in contractors’ workmanship cause the majority of failures.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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What is the most important factor to consider in ensuring the success of a coating on an offshore platform?

Monday, April 30, 2012

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Which of these is not among the Navy’s new “Quick Win” recommendations to improve efficiency in ship painting?

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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Which of the following characteristics of paint is easily tested in the field?

Friday, March 30, 2012

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True or false: For non-conductive coatings up to 20 mils thick applied to conductive substrates, a high-voltage holiday detector is normally used to detect pinholes and other discontinuities.

Friday, March 23, 2012

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What type of gage can be used in the field to accurately judge the dry film thickness of coatings on steel edges?

Monday, March 19, 2012

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An Atlas Test Cell is normally used to test the performance of what kind of coating material?

Monday, March 5, 2012

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With what type of instrument would you conduct continuity testing on a tank lining?

Friday, February 24, 2012

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Photographic guides developed by SSPC (VIS-1 through VIS-5) to aid in the visual assessment of surface cleanliness were designed to be used in what way?

Monday, January 30, 2012

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SSPC is developing a revised version of its standard on measuring dry film thickness. What is the alphanumeric name of this standard?

Monday, January 23, 2012

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What information is necessary to compute dry film thickness from a wet film thickness reading?

Monday, December 5, 2011

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What ASTM Committee deals with nuclear coatings?

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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True or false: All the SSPC surface preparation standards are issued jointly with NACE.

Monday, October 31, 2011

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Why is a black light test used on a bare steel substrate?

Thursday, October 13, 2011

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Which of the following is a possible cause for delamination of a coating?

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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What country, in addition to the United States, has a Painting Contractor Certification Program (PCCP) for protective and marine coating contractors?

Monday, October 10, 2011

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True or false: Both SSPC and NACE have standards that describe how to measure dry film thickness of coatings on concrete.

Friday, September 30, 2011

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True or false: SSPC has never revoked the certification of a contractor in its Painting Contractor Certification Program.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Which one of the following organizations does not train and certify paint inspectors?

Friday, September 16, 2011

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ASTM International’s Committee D-1 is developing its first-ever standard for what?

Thursday, September 8, 2011

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True or false: Wet sponge holiday detectors are used when coatings are 20 mils thick or thicker.

Friday, August 19, 2011

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What is one typical duty of an inspector prior to the application of a primer?

Friday, August 5, 2011

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True or false: Among SSPC's qualifications procedures used to certify industrial painting contractors is one that applies to contractors with less than 6 months of industrial painting experience.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

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What is the subject of SSPC Visual Standard photos in SSPC-VIS 6?

Thursday, May 26, 2011

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True or false: ASTM has a test method for evaluating the adhesion of a coating by cutting and probing it with a penknife.

Monday, May 23, 2011

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True or false: There is an ASTM test method for comparing relative performance of concrete repair mortars in their resistance to cracking.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

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True or false: ASTM has a test method to determine the relative performance of repair mortars in their resistance to cracking.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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SSPC-VIS 1, Visual Standards for Blast Cleaned Steel, was initially the product of another standards-writing body. Which one?

Friday, April 29, 2011

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What organization offers a standard that gives durability grades of low, medium, and high for paint systems in various environments and levels of surface preparation?

Monday, April 25, 2011

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What does the coating failure term "crazing" mean?

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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If a hospital system wanted to require an SSPC-certified contractor for a job, it would specify certification according to what standard?

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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Mud-cracking is most likely to be a coating defect with what type of coating?

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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True or false: ANSI/NSF 61 addresses coatings performance issues as well as the health effects of coatings for potable water tanks.

Monday, March 14, 2011

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Which of the following is a destructive film-thickness measurement instrument?

Thursday, March 10, 2011

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Pencil hardness (ASTM D 3363) is sometimes recommended to evaluate what characteristic of a coating?

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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True or false: The results of salt spray accelerated testing of coating performance in accordance with ASTM B 117 correlates well with results from exposure in atmospheric service.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

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