Proceedings of the Materials Forum 2007 : Corrosion Education for the 21st Century EPUB
by National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Materials Advisory Board, Corrosion Education Workshop Organizing Panel
Edited by Michael H. Moloney
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The U.S. industrial complex and its associated infrastructure are essential to the nation's quality of life, its industrial productivity, international competitiveness, and security. Each component of the infrastructure-such as highways, airports, water supply, waste treatment, energy supply, and power generation-represents a complex system requiring significant investment. Within that infrastructure both the private and government sectors have equipment and facilities that are subject to degradation by corrosion, which significantly reduces the lifetime, reliability, and functionality of structures and equipment, while also threatening human safety. The direct costs of corrosion to the U.S. economy represent 3.2 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), and the total costs to society can be twice that or greater. Opportunities for savings through improved corrosion control exist in every economic sector.
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- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:29/06/2007
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:EPUB
- Pages:46 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:29/06/2007
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- ISBN:9780309180030