Corrosion Management of Structural Steel Assets in the Transportation Network

The purpose of this paper is to provide guidelines for effective management of steel structures, while avoiding common challenges. Steel is susceptible to corrosion in many environments, and this places great emphasis on the management of structures with a view to asset preservation. The paper presents numerous case studies that demonstrate successful and unsuccessful approaches to asset management. The individual costs which make up the total expenditure of an effective structure management plan are discussed, and means of minimizing each are proposed. This paper describes the processes used to prioritize maintenance of steel bridges and the strategies which are used to maximize effectiveness and minimize cost. Road Authorities, such as Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure in South Australia, are responsible for maintaining transport related structures. The materials and processes used for the maintenance of structures are also considered. In particular, the range of coating systems available is wide and the merits of each approach are considered. In addition, a number of methods of preparing steel surfaces are discussed and recommendations provided.

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  Melbourne, Victoria  Australia 
• Authors:
  • Richards, Dennis M
• Conference:
  • Research into Practice: 22nd ARRB Conference
  • Location: Canberra , Australia
  • Date: 2006-10-29 to 2006-11-2
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: CD-ROM
• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 9p
• Monograph Title: Research into Practice: 22nd ARRB Conference Proceedings

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asset management; Corrosion protection; Corrosion resistance; Corrosion resistant materials; Guidelines; Infrastructure; Management; Steel bridges; Structural analysis; Structural tests
• ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 3455: Bridge; 3612: Coating; 8525: Conference; 5252: Corrosion; 224: Cost; 3847: Maintenance; 3465: Metal bridge; 9149: Prevention
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; Public Transportation; Railroads; I34: Steels and Metals; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01041637
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1876592494
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jan 30 2007 1:32PM