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Date Posted : July 11, 2024

by Brian Bebek, B.Arch., CSO, RSO in : News & Events


This question comes up quite often. This is what we call "service life". It is easy to install materials for construction "today", and complete it till the cheque from the customer has been cashed. However, in a disposable world how do we make sure it will last?


 A testing apparatus and process to accelerate the corrosion process of epoxy coated rebar that will be used for extremely high exposure to moisture and the exterior elements.
 Successfully tested epoxy coated rebars to simulate 30 years of high exposure for a completed hydro dam project.
 Successfully tested epoxy coated rebars to simulate 30 years of high exposure for a completed hydro dam project.
 Successfully tested epoxy coated rebars to simulate 30 years of high exposure for a completed hydro dam project.

Here is an example of a testing apparatus and process to accelerate the corrosion process of epoxy coated rebar that will be used for extremely high exposure to moisture and the exterior elements.

In most structures the most abundant building material is the concrete, and the steel. At the end of the day, nobody wants surprises. By testing everything prior to being used for construction, we all can plan more accurately and gain success.

These photos you see are from successfully tested epoxy coated rebars to simulate 30 years of high exposure for a completed hydro Dam project! Cool, eh?