Underwater-Applied Coatings for Steel Structures.

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Abstract:

Several underwater-applied epoxy coatings were developed for protecting steel structures in seawater. The more promising formulations were laboratory and field tested at different times using a brush, a roller, and a curved plastic applicator developed by the Navy Coastal Systems Laboratory. The coating that was the easiest to apply underwater is now marketed by a commercial supplier. Sandblasting was found to be the best method of preparing steel surfaces for painting underwater, and waterblasting was the next best of the five methods tested. Author

Author(s):
Drisko, Richard W.
Author Organization(s):
CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB (NAVY) PORT HUENEME CALIF
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jul 73-Jun 75,
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CEL-TN-1426
Task Number(s):
YF54593006
Project Number(s):
YF54-593
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*PROTECTIVE COATINGS, *SEA WATER, *STRUCTURAL STEEL, STEEL, PAINTS, SEA WATER CORROSION, UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION, APPLICATORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Coatings, Colorants and Finishes, Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Keyword(s):
Sandblasting, Waterblasting
Report Date:
1976 Mar 01