Underwater-Applied Coatings for Steel Structures

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 coa...

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Main Author: Drisko,Richard W
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
APPLICATORS
Coatings, Colorants and Finishes
PAINTS
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Sandblasting
SEA WATER
SEA WATER CORROSION
STEEL
Structural Engineering and Building Technology
STRUCTURAL STEEL
UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION
Waterblasting
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Summary: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)