Journal article
Cracking in welded steel platform structures during hot-dip galvanization
Abstract
Hot-dip galvanizing is a common procedure used to protect structural steels from corrosive environments. However, in a recent construction project involving welded structural steel platforms, numerous connections were found with large cracks in the welded corner joints and T-joints after galvanizing. Historically, in similar projects by the industry partner, cracking did not occur, making this an unforeseen and new phenomenon. The project …
Authors
DiGiovanni C; Li L; Driver R; Callele L
Journal
Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol. 79, , pp. 1031–1042
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
9 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.06.021
ISSN
1350-6307