LinkedIn Audio LIVE chat session recorded on Wednesday, May 17th. Failure of concrete flooring systems are usually due to a combination of factors rather than a single, simple cause that lead to an unacceptable installation. For example, construction on a less than high-quality concrete slab on grade, combines with the absence of a vapor retarder, with residual concrete wear and combination, followed by improper surface preparation, and finally poor coating selection applied during not ideal conditions that is turned over early to service is a recipe for disaster. Any of these issues can be a simple cause but it is more typically the combination of what I mentioned that compounds together to produce a failure. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWPCgVRKCo

During this two-minute lesson, I will provide a basic overview of the importance of field application of protective coatings on pipelines. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja7ghHVGtcg

This lesson highlights common corrosion challenges. Industries and critical infrastructure needs a Corrosion Management System (CMS), which is a documented set of processes and procedures that are required for planning, executing, and continually improving the ability of assets and infrastructure owners to manage the threat of corrosion for existing and future assets and infrastructure. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMqtjr10l7M

August 6, 2020 - Tolga covers “Five Types of Thermal Spray Coating Processes” with me. You can join Tolga Diraz, PCS and I every Thursday at 12:00pm EDT (7:00pm TRT), where we both will cover and important topic from the Global Corrosion and Protective Coatings Industries. To learn more about Tolga and see great technical information, and Tolga’s blog, please visit www.korozyondoktoru.org Additional episode links: “FHWA Bridge Coatings Technical Note: Metallized Steel Bridge Coatings” https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/structures/bridge/metal.cfm ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ccPm_0Ghcg