Arlington
Type of Project:
Structural rehabilitation of truss bridge and application of improved steel
coating system.
Project Description:
Repairs of all joints and connections on lower section of bridge, clean and apply protective coating system.
Reason project was undertaken:
To restore structural load capacity, stop crevice corrosion and pack rust, and apply long lasting protective coating to the steel.
Name and location of facility:
Arlington Bridge, located over CP Rail yard in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Project start and completion dates:
May - October 92
Service Environment:
Industrial / Urban, heavy road salt
Surface Preparation: Methods, degree of cleaning, profile:
SSPC SP 6 at 2 mil profile
Coating application methods, equipment:
Airless spray, brush
Coating system, number of coats, dry film thickness per coat, etc.:
Application of Termarust 2200 Penetrant to joints and connections followed immediate with an application of Termarust 2100 Primer/Topcoat, 10 mils DFT.
Safety and Environmental Protection Measures:
Containment platforms and tarps to protect the rail yard underneath.
No lead program.
Unusual Job conditions:
Working over an active rail yard. Clearances for platforms were a problem.
Evidence of good performance:
Five year warranty on the coating (that included joints and connections) has expired with no claims against Termarust.
Why Termarust was used:
Termarust and the contractor provided a 5-year warranty on leakage from pack rusted joints and connections and a minimum 25-year coating system service life.
Owner’s Representative:
Contact: Bill Epenspanger, City Engineer
Company: City of Winnipeg
Tel: 204-986-5283
Contractor:
Contact: Ron Lambert
Company: Winnipeg Sandblasting
Tel: 204-633-2750
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