U.S. Rep. John Garamendi introduced a bill titled the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act to ensure that corrosion professionals are engaged in corrosion planning on all bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects throughout the country.
By using currently available corrosion control practices, researchers estimate savings between 15% and 35% could be realized—or between $85.5 and $199.5 billion. Corrosion control engineering has an essential role in making certain that materials selection and the physical design of key infrastructure projects are done in such a way that the asset is protected for as long as possible. This proactive practice simultaneously maximizes the durability of new assets while decreasing their life cycle cost.
Equadron is a strong advocate for developing and implementing sustainable and durable materials engineering practices for new construction and rehabilitation of municipal, commercial, industrial, marine, mining, oil, and gas projects. We have helped not only asset owners but also engineering firms and contractors implement proactive construction measures throughout project conceptualization, construction, and commissioning. Moreover, we also provide tailor-made maintenance plans to hamper the effects of corrosion and weathering on all kinds of construction materials.
Additional information about this breakthrough bill can be found in the following articles:
AMPP supports US bridge corrosion prevention and repair act
What the new US infrastructure bill means for corrosion specialists
US House introduces bridge corrosion prevention and repair act
