Case Study Posts

The History of Galvanized Reinforcing Steel in Concrete Construction

For over a century, hot-dip galvanized reinforcing steel has been protecting concrete structures around the world, helping to extend their lifespans and reduce maintenance costs. From early projects like concrete water tanks to iconic modern-day landmarks, galvanized reinforcing steel has a storied history of durability in harsh environmental conditions. In this post, we’ll explore the origins of this material, its rise in usage, and its lasting impact on infrastructure around the world.

General Fabrication Guidelines and Designing for Durability

In our previous posts, we’ve covered the basics of galvanizing, essential design considerations, and materials suitable for galvanizing […]

Materials Suitable for Galvanizing and Modular Design 

In our previous posts, we discussed the basics of galvanizing and the essential design considerations. Today, we’ll focus […]

Essential Design Considerations for Quality Galvanizing

In our previous post, we introduced the basics of galvanizing and the importance of considering it in the […]

Introduction to Galvanizing and Initial Design Considerations

Corrosion is a major concern for steel structures, but with proper planning and the use of galvanized coatings, […]

Performance of Galvanized Coatings in Specific Conditions

In our previous posts, we discussed the basics of galvanized coatings, their performance in the Australian atmosphere, and […]

Environmental Factors Affecting Galvanized Coatings

In our last post, we explored the corrosivity of the Australian atmosphere and how local Standards help predict […]

Corrosivity in the Australian Atmosphere

In our previous post, we explored the basics of galvanized coatings and their crucial role in preventing corrosion. […]