Corus Construction & Industrial

Durable steel structures

11th May 2004, The Wrightington Hotel & Country Club, Wigan
This intensive course will enable participants to become

To outline the way to achieve a successful protection

up-to-date with some of the most important topics

scheme through planning, effective specification and

affecting the ways in which steel structures are to be

appropriate inspection

treated and protected against corrosion. It is aimed at all

To examine approaches to maintenance painting.

engineers involved with the specifying, management and

maintenance of new and existing steel structures. Those

Course outcomes

who can benefit include consulting engineers, local

Having attended this course you will understand important

authorities, government agencies, fabricators, contractors

corrosion mechanisms, and be able to specify effective,

and inspectors.

environmentally sound protective systems. In addition

you will receive a comprehensive set of supporting

Course objectives

documentation for future reference.

The objectives of this course are:

To give an appreciation of corrosion mechanisms.

Continuing Professional Development

To describe surface preparation methods for protective

Attendance Certificates for use in Continuing

coating application.
To describe modern durable protective coatings.
To describe alternatives to painting, including
weathering steel, thermal metal spray
and galvanizing.

In association with:
The Steel Protection Consultancy
The British Constructional Steelwork Association

Professional Development (CPD) programmes are

available on request.

Durable steel structures

Programme
Time

Subject

Speaker

08.45 - 09.15

Registration

09.15 09.20

Introduction

Chris Dolling, Corus

09.20 09.50

An Introduction to Corrosion and Protection

Stephen Hepworth, Corus - STC

09.50 10.20

Surface Preparation

Alec Loton, Hodge Clemco Ltd.

10.20 10.50

Galvanizing

Iqbal Johal, Galvanizers Association

10.50 - 11.10

Coffee

11.10 11.40

Thermal Metal Spray

Mike Round, Thermal Sprayers Association

11.40 12.35

Paint Coatings

David Storey, International Paints

12.35 12.45

Discussion

12.45 13.45

Lunch

13.45 14.15

Weathering Steel

Malcolm McKenzie, TRL Ltd

14.15 14.45

Design & Detailing for Durability

Chris Dolling, Corus

14.45 15.15

An Appropriate Specification

Roger Hudson, Corus - STC

15.15 15.35

Tea

15.35 15.50

The Value of Coating Inspection

John Podvoiskis, Elcometer Instruments Ltd.

15.50 16.50

Maintenance Painting

David Deacon, Steel Protection Consultancy

16.50 17.00

Discussion & Closing Summary

Chris Dolling, Corus

Fees & Registration

The course fee is 120 incl. VAT per delegate, and includes all lecture notes, morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.
To apply, please complete and return the registration form and a cheque made payable to Corus to:
Mrs J.Parkins, Communications, Corus, Brigg Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1BP.
T: 01724 405375 F: 01724 405383 E: jane.parkins@corusgroup.com

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Confirmation will be issued by email on receipt of the completed registration form and cheque.
To be returned by Friday 30th April 2004.