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Corrosion in steel structures, in coastal areas

Corrosion is a big problem in steel structures, especially in coastal areas. To avoid corrosion, steel structures have to be painted at regular intervals, thus increasing the maintenance cost and the bother of periodic maintenance. Due to this, many owners and architects do not specify steel space frames and instead, stainless steel is being increasingly used.

Source: Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA)
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Emergency Staircase Palazzo della Ragione, Milan, Italy

Following the restoration work on the Palazzo della Ragione on Piazza Mercanti in the 1980s, the capacity of the former "salon" was increased and the old entrance towards the Piazza Duomo re-opened. Fire regulations dictated the construction of an emergency staircase.

Source: Euro Inox
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Hong Kong Building Exteriors and Railings

Case study on high urban pollution and moderate coastal salt exposure.

Source: International Molybdenum Association
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ISSF Book of New Applications 2006 - Street furniture

This excerpt from the ISSF Book of New Applications 2006, gives more information on applications which can be used as street furniture.

The following applications have been included:

·         New ferritic lamp for Seoul Plaza

·         Arch for the new Malizia bridge in Siena

·         Platform screen door

·         Pedestrian bridge for Stockholm

·         Riverwalk floating walkway

Source: ISSF
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ISSF Book of New Applications 2007 - Street furniture

This excerpt from the ISSF Book of New Applications 2007, gives more information on applications which can be used as street furniture.

The following are included here:

·         Stretch stainless steel waste bin

·         Underpass handrails

·         Metro barriers

·         Escalator

·         LitterShark Protectus

·         Stratobel

·         Training equipment

Source: ISSF
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Mobile Stainless Steel WC

Public toilets and washrooms have to be able to cope with frequent use. This is an ideal application for stainless steel, as it is easy to clean and above all hygienic.

Source: Euro Inox
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Mobile Stainless Steel WC

Public toilets and washrooms have to be able to cope with frequent use. This is an ideal application for stainless steel, as it is easy to clean and above all hygienic.

Source: Euro Inox
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Moly Does the Job - Handrails

Molybdenum keeps stainless steel street handrails safe and attractive. This article has been written by an IMOA consultant, Catherine Houska of TMR Stainless.

Source: International Molybdenum Association (IMOA)
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New Bridge Using Stainless Steel Rebar

Article outlines a project by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), which is using highly alloyed stainless steel reinforcing bar in its concrete structures. It describes a bridge that is expected to provide maintenance-free service for 120 years, nearly 2.5 times the service life of the bridge it is replacing.

Source: New Materials International
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Stainless Steel for Coastal and Salt Corrosion Applications

This handbook is designed to acquaint the reader with the 300 series stainless steels, particularly grades 304 and 316 and their applications in areas where coastal or salt corrosion is a factor in the life of a metal component.

Source: Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA)
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Stainless Steel for Handrails

Color photographs show unusual handrails and railings in residential and commercial uses, both interior and exterior. Stainless steel barriers and balconies are also shown.

Source: Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA)
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Stainless Steel in Architecture - Streetscapes

Web page which describes the main attributes of stainless steel for street furniture.

Source: Atlas Specialty Metals
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Stainless Steel Tea Staining

The installation in figure 1 depicts the successful use of stainless steel in a coastal environment. After a decade of service in a severe environment it shows little sign of deterioration. The installation in figure 2 however, shows significant staining after only a very brief period in service. This brown tea staining on the stainless steel is avoidable.

Source: Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA)
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