Short Span Steel Bridges 
Hot-Dip Galvanized 5-Part Video Series
Photo Credit: American Galvanizers Association
The American Galvanizers Association has developed and released the Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Coating Appearance 5-part video series. This series follows steel samples throughout fabrication and hot-dip galvanizing to show variations in coating appearance and distinctly highlights the causes.
Many factors that impact the appearance of hot-dip galvanized steel, are outside the galvanizer’s control. The goal of this video series is to help specifiers understand what aspects impact the appearance of hot-dip galvanized steel and best practices for steel selection and fabrication techniques that optimize hot-dip galvanized steel’s appearance.
- Part 1 – Introduction to Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Coating Appearance
- Part 2 – The Impact of Steel Chemistry, Cooling Rates, and Steel Processing
- Part 3 – Influence of Welding Techniques
- Part 4 – Process Marks & Inclusions
- Part 5 – Post Galvanizing Considerations
This video series is also available on the AGA YouTube Channel.
For further information, please contact AGA Senior Marketing Coordinator Jeff Cunningham.
Events
Free Webinar: Galvanize It! Core Webinar (Aug. 26)
SSSBA member American Galvanizers Association’s Core Galvanize It! webinar provides an introduction to hot-dip galvanizing, covering the galvanizing process, zinc coatings, and key benefits such as corrosion resistance, durability, longevity, sustainability and life-cycle cost. The seminar is AIA and RCEP accredited for 1.0 LU/PDH.
Durability & Coatings
AGA Releases Guide for Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Bridge Design
SSSBA member the American Galvanizers Association has released a new resource on hot-dip galvanized steel bridges, highlighting durable, low-maintenance solutions that support long service life.
News
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