WEATHERING STEEL REQUIRES PROPER DETAILING

The advantages of the use of unpainted weathering steel for bridge construction is pointed out, and examples of its poor performance are attributed to its use in improper locations or conditions. In addition to the economic benefis that accrue from the elimination of the cost of the initial painting, there are substantial environmental benefits: reduction of the emission of volatile organic compounds when volatile-based coatings are specified; no coatings need be removed during maintenance and therefore no debris disposal problem. However, caution should be exercised in specifying weathering steel in marine areas, coastal areas, high rainfall and fog areas, industrial areas, grade separations in tunnel-like conditions, low level water crossings, and over sheltered water.

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  American Institute of Steel Construction

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• Authors:
  • Nickerson, R L
• Publication Date: 1990-1

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 53-56
• Serial:
  • Modern Steel Construction
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Institute of Steel Construction
  • ISSN: 0026-8445

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Causeways; Coasts; Construction; Costs; Environmental protection; Industrial areas; Industrial buildings; Maintenance; Rainfall; Structural design; Weathering steel
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge maintenance; Construction costs
• Old TRIS Terms: Coastal; Low-water crossing structures
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Environment; Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Terminals and Facilities; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00492260
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1990 12:00AM