In the fast-paced world of construction, balancing project budgets and meeting tight schedules are ever-present challenges. These pressures, while an expected part of the industry, can sometimes come at
Category: Debunking Materials Myths
Learn about the most common myths in steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication and corrosion protection to prevent expensive mistakes.
In the realm of construction, the concept of ‘over-inspection’ is often dismissed or underestimated. However, this phenomenon holds significant implications for project productivity and costs, and its roots can
Zinc-rich primers are one of the most common primers in the protective coatings industry. These primers contain a high percentage of zinc dust or zinc powder, typically around 85-95%
The development of welding procedures by steel shops and field welding contractors is a requirement of all welding codes. The codes intend that welding companies create welding procedures for
Welding dissimilar metals is a typical challenge in chemical and power plants, particularly in piping where different materials are selected for various temperature regimes. It is also encountered in
Ultrasonic (UT) and radiographic (RT) examinations are the most common volumetric non-destructive testing (NDT) methods. Their popularity spans multiple industries due to their reliability in detecting internal defects in
Hot dip galvanizing is a remarkable corrosion protection method. It is common for galvanized steel to last more than 70 years under the right conditions. This service life practically
Sometimes construction projects’ technical specifications include a long list of reference standards. The reference standards are not necessarily up to date, nor even referenced at all in the document.
According to the SSPC SP3 standard, “power tool cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by the use of power-assisted hand tools. Power tool cleaning removes all
Most construction project specifications include a quality management section requiring the preparation of ITPs. However, if the project specification does not detail what activities/processes require ITP nor what