7. Conclusion
Hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion protection of steel structures offers a number of advantages, not least of which is the fact that the coating requires no periodic maintenance, which has a significant impact on the long-term cost of protection.
It distinguishes itself from other anti-corrosion processes by :
a metallic coating, strongly bonded to the base steel, due to the metallurgical reaction that occurs when the parts are immersed in the liquid zinc bath;
full coverage of galvanized parts, inside and out;
protection longevity recognized by feedback from nearly a century of experience.
At the project stage, a number of tools can be used to predict the lifetime of the protection, and thus calculate the overall...
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Bibliography
Websites
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IZA (International Zinc Association)
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EGGA (European General Galvanizers Association)
Standards and norms
- Hot-dip galvanizing of finished cast-iron and steel products – Specifications and test methods - NF EN ISO 1461 - juillet 2009
- Zinc coatings – Guidelines and recommendations for corrosion protection of iron and steel in buildings – Part 1: General design principles and corrosion resistance - NF EN ISO 14713-1 - mars 2010
- Steel products – Requirements for hot-dip galvanizing steel components - NF A...
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