By Zhengwei Li
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1 August 2015, Build 149
BRANZ research is filling the knowledge gap in how geothermal corrosion affects typical building materials. This will lead to guidance for the design, construction and maintenance of buildings in geothermal areas.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 April 2018, Build 165
BRANZ research into material corrosion rates in various positions on a building envelope has made a surprising discovery that will help in material specification and maintenance.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 April 2017, Build 159
While the Bay of Plenty is enviably sunny and booming, its industrial, marine and volcanic environment is challenging for building materials. BRANZ has started mapping corrosivity across the region to help designers select appropriate materials.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Building materials are often paired – think of wood and metal – but this is not always trouble-free. In particular, when aluminium and stainless steel are used together, there may be corrosion problems.
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By John Duncan
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1 August 2009, Build 113, Feature article
Every good rocker knows that ‘rust never sleeps’, but how much does corrosion cost the country, and how can this be reduced?
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By Greg Overton
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1 April 2015, Build 147
BRANZ Maps, a free online geographic information system (GIS) with information on New Zealand addresses, is now even more useful. You can access it from any mobile device to check wind zones and much more.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 February 2007, Build 98
In the fight against corrosion, hot-dip galvanising can be a useful tool.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 October 2017, Build 162, Feature article
BRANZ has been investigating what can make metal fasteners and fixings corrode when used in timber. Understanding this can lead to selection of compatible components and less risk of premature failures.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 August 2009, Build 113, Feature article
Although timber treatments protect timber, they can corrode nails, screws and other hardware used in building. A BRANZ research project is investigating the effects of different treatments on some common types of metal fasteners.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 June 2013, Build 136
New Zealanders love to live beside the sea. But along with the great views comes a challenge for building designers specifying metal components in a salt-laden environment.
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