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Preface
The purpose of this book is to provide engineers, designers, architects, and
all those involved with the selection of construction materials some basic
information concerning the causes, prevention, and control of corrosion.
Corrosion is both costly and dangerous. Billions of dollars are spent annually for the replacement of corroded structures, machinery, and components.
Premature failure of bridges or structures due to corrosion can also result in
human injury, loss of life, and collateral damage.
Taking all these factors into account, it becomes obvious why those persons involved with the design and/or maintenance of structures and equipment should have a basic understanding of the corrosion process.
This book explains the mechanisms and forms of corrosion; the methods
of attack on plastic materials; and the causes of failure of protective coatings, linings, and paints. Except for Chapter 4 that deals with atmospheric
corrosion, the effect of specific corrodents on a specific material of construction is not covered, although ample sources for this information will be provided. In that chapter the effects of corrodents present in the atmosphere
are discussed.
Information is also included to assist in the design and selection of materials of construction to avoid or keep to a minimum the effects of corrosion.
Preface
The purpose of this book is to provide engineers, designers, architects, and
all those involved with the selection of construction materials some basic
information concerning the causes, prevention, and control of corrosion.
Corrosion is both costly and dangerous. Billions of dollars are spent annually for the replacement of corroded structures, machinery, and components.
Premature failure of bridges or structures due to corrosion can also result in
human injury, loss of life, and collateral damage.
Taking all these factors into account, it becomes obvious why those persons involved with the design and/or maintenance of structures and equipment should have a basic understanding of the corrosion process.
This book explains the mechanisms and forms of corrosion; the methods
of attack on plastic materials; and the causes of failure of protective coatings, linings, and paints. Except for Chapter 4 that deals with atmospheric
corrosion, the effect of specific corrodents on a specific material of construction is not covered, although ample sources for this information will be provided. In that chapter the effects of corrodents present in the atmosphere
are discussed.
Information is also included to assist in the design and selection of materials of construction to avoid or keep to a minimum the effects of corrosion.