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Minimizing corrosive action in timber bridges treated with waterborne preservatives

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Abstract

This work will briefly review published literature and current research activities on the corrosion of metals in contact with wood treated with waterborne alternatives to CCA. In addition, recommendations to minimize these corrosive effects in timber bridges will be discussed.

Keywords

Metals, testing, joints, corrosion, coatings, deterioration, fasteners, timber connectors, wooden bridges, wood preservatives, service life, anti-corrosives, connectors, review article, CCA, preservatives, chromated copper arsenate, ACZ, alkaline copper quat, CuAz, copper azole

Citation

Zelinka, Samuel L.; Rammer, Douglas R.; Wacker, James P. 2007. Minimizing corrosive action in timber bridges treated with waterborne preservatives. Proceedings of the 2007 Structures Congress : New Horizons and Better Practices, 2007 May 16-19, Long Beach, CA. Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, c2007: [5] pages.
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