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Particular problems on bridges are near continuous condensation under decks, de-icing salts, salts in coastal or estuary situations, industrial pollution and birds. Railway bridges have to suffer the additional abuse of corrosive toilet waste. Good quality chemical resistant coating systems are needed to cope with these problems. |
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| Not only are structures and fabrication techniques changing, so are the techniques used for protection. In some respects modern structures, with their |
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cleaner lines and less use of bolted and rivitted joints are easier to protect than
those of the past |
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