Although concrete is commonly perceived as a dry and dense substance, it is actually an inherently porous material that more closely resembles a hard sponge. Within concrete’s matrix are microscopic ...

The defective coating analyzed in the example presented here was sourced from a car door that had been manufactured from ultra-low-carbon, titanium-stabilized steel. The coating is peeling off (Figure ...

Steel products can be given a high-grade architectural finish by using a polyester powder coating over hot-dip galvanized steel. This coating is considered as one of the most long-lasting protective ...