Failure modes of protective coatings: Who`s at fault?

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1999 · Materials Performance

OSTI ID:352645

Vincent, L D ^[1]

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1. Corrpro Companies, Inc., Spring, TX (United States)

This article abstracts information from 42 articles in industry journals and magazines, and 41 case studies of failure analyses conducted by consultants. The studies demonstrate that 75% of all coating failures are not solely the fault of the contractor, as is commonly believed. Owners, engineers, specifiers, and contractors/applicators share most of the responsibility. A joint responsibility among all parties involved in a coating project is required. The most effective answer to preventing coating failures is training.

• OSTI ID: 352645
• Journal Information: Materials Performance, Vol. 38, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1999
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
CORROSION PROTECTION
TRAINING
PERSONNEL
DEFECTS