Corrosion of concrete buildings: How can we prevent the next disaster?

One year ago, tragedy struck the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida. As residents of the Champlain Towers South slept, the 12-story oceanfront condominium collapsed: first the pool deck, then the ...

Inside the aftermath of the Surfside collapse: An AMPP Member’s Story

Corrosion experts notice things most people miss. Whether it’s on a bridge, a ship, or a lamppost, a little rust may be overlooked, but a corrosion professional sees the cause or imminent damage of ...

Zebra Mussels Are the Pits — Literally

Zebra mussels, a small freshwater mollusk native to the Caspian and Black Seas, have been causing big problems in North American waters. 

100 Years Maintenance-Free: Zinc is Key to Norwegian Bridge Protection

To maintain the 5,800 bridges that cross fjords, link remote islands, and expedite travel throughout the “Land of the Midnight Sun,” the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) performs routine ...

Robots! New Tech Drives Progress in the Coatings & Corrosion Industry

Robots are changing the way we protect assets and infrastructure from the effects of corrosion. Drones, bots, and crawlers can access hazardous or hard-to-reach areas for corrosion inspection, ...