Citation
(2006), "Delivering solutions in the bridge coatings market", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 53 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2006.12853eab.010
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Delivering solutions in the bridge coatings market
Delivering solutions in the bridge coatings market
The European Steel Design Awards (2005) named the Hoge Bridge in The Netherlands as an example of creative and outstanding use of steel in architecture and construction.
The awards are given every two years by the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork to emphasize the many advantages of steel in construction, production, economy and architecture.
The Hoge Bridge (Plate 2) was chosen for its classical and elegant design which fitted perfectly with its surroundings.
International Protective Coatings coated 8,400m2 (90,400ft2) of steel, using Interfine® 979 acrylic to provide the finish. Interfine 979 is a high performance inorganic hybrid finish, which complies to all current VOC legislation. High gloss, long-lasting color retention and corrosion protection offered by the paint system were key to the success of the project.
Bridge Coatings represents one of the key focus markets for International Protective Coatings. Another recent success in this market was the Mirna Viaduct (Plate 2) in Croatia. The viaduct is situated near the town of Novi Grad, and was required to allow a new highway to cross the Mirna river.
Plate 2 The
Hoge Bridge (Image reproduced courtesy of the European Convention for
Constructional Steelwork (ECCS))
The viaduct manufacturer, Costruzioni Cimolai Armando S.p.A., chose International Paint having noted the success of the exact same paint system on the Olympic Stadium in Athens. The system, which utilised Interthane® 990, was chosen for its ease of application, fast curing and compliance to the requirements of ISO 12944. The applicator for the project were Airtop, who coated 33,000m2 (355,000ft2) of steel.