| Abstract Scope |
Coatings are often used to prevent failure of an underlying material or structural assembly. Failure can come in terms of improper selection, poor installation, unforseen environmental or use factors, or end of useful life. A few cases will be used to explore failure as well as the challenges of prevention. Cases include: 1) a leaking commercial block building, 2) a leaking commercial brick building, 2) large structural steel building doors, 3) a stadium refurbishing project and 4) large dam gates. |