Brief Project Description: The goal of this project is to determine the current cost of field metalizing an existing steel beam bridge. Painting has been the standard method of providing a protective coating to steel bridges in Vermont. However, paint systems require re-painting every 25-30 years. Metalizing has a life span of nearly 60 years reducing the necessity of future projects and subsequent disruption to traffic. The goal of the project is to determine if the cost of field metalizing is worth the expected life span.
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Lead Researcher (Similar to Presenter in past Symposiums): J.B. McCarthy, jb.mccarthy@vermont.gov
Additional Researchers: Adam Stockin
VTrans Champion: J.B. McCarthy