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PLATING AND ANODIZING: GALVANIZING
Dip Galvanized AESS offer the tools
necessary to communicate practical
exemptions and additional requirements
when seeking the aesthetic requirements
of a particular AESS category (Figure 9).
To view the AGA Specifier's Guide to
HDG AESS visit galvanizeit.org/AESS.
Other trending uses of hot-dip
galvanized steel include its specification
for solar panel structures, LEED
structures, water parks and aquatic
facilities, wood distribution pole
replacements, artistic sculptures,
steel reinforcing bar used in marine
environments, and the rising popularity
of duplex systems beyond architectural
buildings. Without a doubt, creative
specifiers will continue to surprise us all.
As specifiers continue to look toward
the future, hot-dip galvanized steel will
remain a strategic part of the specifier's
toolbox to combat steel corrosion.
Proven historical performance mixed
with contemporary applications
continue to reveal innovative uses for
HDG steel over the years across Canada.
Whether specified as an architectural
feature, top-coated to gain the benefits
of multiple coating systems, buried
within a building envelope or under
fireproofing, or immersed in concrete,
hot-dip galvanized steel remains a
versatile tool in the pursuit of modern,
resilient, and sustainable structures to
benefit future generations.
References
1. American Galvanizers Association. " The
Performance of Hot-dip Galvanized
Steel Products in the Atmosphere,
Soil, Water, Concrete and More. " 2014.
https://galvanizeit.org/education-andresources/publications/performance-ofhot-dip-galvanized-steel-products
2.
American Galvanizers Association.
" Time to First Maintenance for HotDip
Galvanized Coatings. " 2010.
https://galvanizeit.org/educationand-resources/publications/time-tofirst-maintenance-for-galvanizedcoatings-2010
3.
American Galvanizers Association.
" Hot-Dip Galvanizing Costs Less, Lasts
Longer. " 2015. https://galvanizeit.org/
education-and-resources/publications/
hot-dip-galvanizing-costs-less-lastslonger
4.
J. Helsel, and R. Lanterman, " Expected
Service Life and Cost Considerations
for Maintenance and New Construction
Protective Coating Work, " CORROSION
2018, Paper No. 10673.
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5. Cominco Ltd. " Galvanized Steel Bridges in the Province of Quebec. " 1980. https://
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6.
Yeomans, SR. Galvanized Steel Reinforcement in Concrete. Elsevier. 2004.
7. O. A. Kayyali and S. R. Yeomans. " Bond and Slip of Coated Reinforcement in Concrete. "
Department of Civil Engineering, University College, University of New South Wales,
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1995.
8. J.F.H. van Eijnsbergen. Duplex Systems. Elsevier Science. New York. 1994.
9. American Galvanizers Association. " Duplex Systems: Painting Over Hot-Dip Galvanized
Steel. " 2012. https://galvanizeit.org/education-and-resources/publications/duplexsystems-painting-over-hot-dip-galvanized-steel-2012
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American Galvanizers Association. " Hot-Dip Galvanized Parking Structures. " 2010.
https://galvanizeit.org/education-and-resources/publications/hot-dip-galvanizedparking-structures
11.
American Galvanizers Association. " Hot-Dip Galvanizing for Sustainable Design. " 2017.
https://galvanizeit.org/education-and-resources/publications/hot-dip-galvanizing-forsustainable-design
12.
S. Vares, K. Tattari, and T. Hakkinen. " Life-Cycle Assessment study for hot-dip galvanized
balcony system compared with painted balcony system. " Results. Research report No.
RTE1324/4 (confidential), VTT. 2004.
Alana Fossa is the Senior Corrosion Engineer for the American Galvanizers Association
(AGA) and the Vice Chairman of the ASTM Subcommittee A05.13 that authors and edits
specifications on hot-dip galvanizing of steel articles. Fossa assists architects, engineers,
fabricators, owners, and other specifiers regarding technical issues and the processing
of hot-dip galvanized steel (HDG). She also manages AGA studies and research on
performance, application, and processing of HDG steel. Fossa can be reached via e-mail at
afossa@galvanizeit.org.
Coating Thickness Gages for Non-Metal Substrates
NEWDesign and Features
Non-destructively measures protective
coatings on concrete, wood, plastic,
composites, and more.
n Ready to measure-no adjustment required
for most applications
n Proven non-destructive technique conforms
to ASTM D6132 and ISO 2808

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