The Coating Solution Forum presents:

The Importance of Corrosion Prevention —

Presented by:

REINFORCING OUR NATION’S INFRASTRUCTURE.

TOPLINE FACTS & FIGURES

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How Stark is the Reality?

610,7491Total number of U.S. bridges

50 Years2 Average designed bridge lifespan

43 Years3 Current average age of bridges

65 Years4 Average age of “structurally deficient”* bridges

1,500 Miles… that’s how far the structurally deficient bridges in America would run if lined up, end to end!5

* Structurally deficient means there are elements of the bridge that are considered a “significant defect”, requiring monitoring and/or repair.

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Estimated cost to replace “structurally deficient”

bridges

Estimated cost to recoat

How Great is the Cost?

$500 Million7$3.79 Billion6

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How Attainable is a Qualified Solution?

The solution is within reach

via…

Pragmatic dialogue and

qualified expertise.

Without a map, any road will

get you there..

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THE CORROSIVE PROBLEM

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What is Corrosion?

The physical properties of metal are constantly in flux. This “disintegration” occurs through unintentional or electrochemical activity that starts on the metal’s surface, as part of its natural behavior.

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Causes of Corrosion

Water / moisture (humidity)

Acids

Bases

Salts

Oils

Within these bridge, highway and overpass applications, the metallic form will continually corrode due to a variety of factors:

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Assessment Selection and Engineering

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Corrosion Prevention

Some of the common coatings used on bridges: Ultra-High Solids (Plural Component) Coatings, High Performance Alkyds, Alkyd Esters and Acrylics, Epoxy Esters, Pre-Catalyzed Epoxies, Moisture Cured Urethanes, VOC Compliant Coatings, Powder Coatings, Metalizing, Vinyls, Radiation Cured Coatings, Sacrificial Coatings.

Technological advancements in the formulation of coatings, the expertise necessary to choose the appropriate coating solution for each infrastructure asset, the proper inspection by certified coatings inspectors and the proper surface preparation and application by certified coatings applicators, has increased the professionalism of the industry and elongated the expected performance life-cycles.

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ECONOMIC REALITIES

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It is an age-old problem… too great the number of initiatives, too few the funding resources.However, if we only focus on the short-term economics, we may lose sight of the ”long-view” savings.

The Cost of Public Safety

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A Deeper Look at the Numbers

A leveraged bridge, overpass and highway infrastructure has a direct, negative effect on the U.S. economy of more than $500 billion per year…

that’s about $1,500 per citizen!8

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Funding Snapshot

Of that total commitment, $13.4 billion (42.2%) was dedicated towards items such as road reconstruction / resurfacing, bridge replacement and bridge repairs. 10

Prior to the Highway Bill of 2011, $31.8 billion in federal dollars was committed for new projects – approximately 126,000 miles of highway and over 4,500 bridges. 9

The Department of Transportation currently estimates highways and bridges face a “backlog” of investment needs to the tune of $808.2 billion, including $479.1 billion in critical repair work. 11

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QUALIFICATIONS

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Stringent Training Program enacted in 2004.Training Modules: Environmental Safety and Health; Process Control; Materials; Surface Preparation; and Coating Application.

What is the “NACE 13/SSPC ACS-1 Standard?”

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The CIP and PCS Programs

The Protective Coatings Specialist Program (PCS) - introduction to coatings and linings used to control corrosion… defines and examines common coatings, addressing when, how and why they should be used.

NACE Coating Inspector Program (CIP) - for over 30 years, the “gold standard” for inspections in the protective coatings industry.

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US Navy’s Naval Facilities department (NAVFAC) did a cost-benefit analysis regarding the use of certified or non-certified contractors on coatings projects.

The results showed that utilizing certified contractors and trained personnel has proven an overwhelming “cost-benefit” success.12

Independent Cost-Benefit AnalysisLocation

Contractor Certification

Contract Award

Final Contract Cost

Material

$/Sq Foot

NFESC Support

Total

Time

San Diego, CA

YES

$ 320 K

$ 320 K

$ 30 K

$ 17.50

$ 40 K

$ 390 K

2 months

Pensacola, FL

None

$ 320 K

$ 600 K

$ 30 K

$ 31.50

$ 240 K

$ 870 K

5 months

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The NACE 13/SSPC ACS-1 Standard was firmly in place to execute the massive Capitol Dome Restoration Project.

Case Study

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American workforce, well versed in the up-to-date techniques and equipment to truly make a difference in fighting corrosion.

The Coating Application Specialist

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TAKEAWAYS

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Preservation Through Mitigation

We can expand expected lifetimes of these structures up to13

100 Years!

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Responsible Economics

30%

Through proper mitigation, costs can be reduced by as much as14

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Harnessing the expertise of those trained to handle these types of projects brings about the culmination of The Coating Solution.

Certified Personnel

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Proper Assessment & Selection

+ Qualified Applicators & Contractors

+ Certified Inspectors

The Coating Solution

Quality Job=

The Coating Solution Forum presents:

The Importance of Corrosion Prevention —

Presented by:

REINFORCING OUR NATION’S INFRASTRUCTURE.

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THANK YOU

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APPENDIX

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1 NACE® International 2 Transportation for America3 Transportation for America4 Transportation for America5 Transportation for America6 The United States Corrosion Study / NACE® International7 The United States Corrosion Study / NACE® International8 NACE® International9 NACE® International

10 NACE® International11 NACE® International 12 NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Command)13 NACE® International14 NACE® International

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